$piritual growth increases as we share dod' $ love with others IDIT0411-111. After spending seek to become a partaker of the Spiritual maturity- a day observing grace and righteousness of How do we know we have it? Jesus' ministry, Christ...Those who are rich and hon- Steve Gifford, John's disciples orable in their own eyes do not ask Texas Conference went back to tell in faith and receive the blessing of President him of the mira- God...Those who know that they cles they had cannot possibly save themselves, or Have you seen. That was of themselves do any righteous ever been in a situation where you enough. At last action, are the ones who appreciate felt you were doing the right thing John understood the help that Christ can bestow...The and then discovered God had other Steve Gifford the nature of ensign of the Messiah's reign is dis- plans for you? Or have you ever had Christ's kingdom. tinguished by the likeness of the Son the inclination to go one way, but It was not a kingdom of flesh and of man. His subjects are the poor in then you're pointed in the opposite blood, but a kingdom of service spirit, the meek, the persecuted for direction? One who has had such an which sometimes involves humility righteousness' sake. The kingdom of experience can easily identify with and suffering. heaven is theirs...All who have a John the Baptist. Here he was, once In talking to the crowd after sense of their deep soul poverty, a successful "evangelist," the fore- John's disciples left, Jesus said, "For I who feel that they have nothing teller of Jesus' coming, now lan- say to you, among those born of good in themselves, may find right- guishing in prison—put there by women there is not a greater eousness and strength by looking Herod whose wife did not like his prophet than John the Baptist; but he unto Jesus" (Thoughts from the straight preaching. All he had left who is least in the kingdom of God Mount of Blessing pp. 7, 8). were thoughts of the past and fears is greater than he" (Luke 7:28). We are now in a new year. Let of the future. When we come to the --a`ion in this be the year of spiritual growth The disquieting tales his disciples life where we can say, "Dear God, for each of us as we accept our lot brought about the crowds flocking to whatever happens is OK with me," with Jesus Christ leading us. If we Jesus only heightened his perplexity. then we have truly arrived at a are asked to take a new or different Logically John began to wonder mature relationship with Jesus Christ. position in our local church than whether he had been unfaithful to And therein lies the greatest difficul- what we would like, or if circum- his mission, especially since Jesus, ty. Usually, we are happy to accept stances change and we find our lives supposedly the Deliverer, could have the honor, glory and blessings but turned in a different direction from overthrown the oppressor's power find it difficult to accept opposition, what we had planned, let us cling to and set him free. "Since you pre- suffering and humility. But according God's promises. If circumstances pared the way for Jesus, shouldn't to scripture the willingness to be lead to blessings and honor, praise He intervene in your behalf?" his dis- "least in the kingdom of God" is God! However, if our walk with ciples intimated. what is most acceptable to Him. Christ leads to dishonor and suffer- But even though John did not One of the best indicators of ing, praise God as well. For it is by understand, God had his own rea- spiritual growth and maturity is when walking with Christ that we receive sons for allowing him to be in we are able to let go of our trea- our eternal reward. prison. In commenting on this expe- sured hopes and dreams and allow rience, Ellen White says, "God never God's will to be leads His children otherwise than worked out in our they would choose to be led, if they lives. It takes an could see the end from the begin- unswerving trust ning, and discern the glory of the and confidence in purpose which they are fulfilling as God to accept a dif- coworkers with Him...And of all the ferent position than gifts that Heaven can bestow upon what we think we men, fellowship with Christ in His deserve, and to rec- sufferings is the most weighty trust ognize God's will and the highest honor" (Desire of as supreme. Ages, pp. 224, 225). In commenting With the preconceived percep- on this Christian tion John had of Jesus' ministry, he growth experience was unable to see how he was being Ellen White writes, given the most weighty trust and "He who feels highest honor by being in prison. whole, who thinks John asked two of his followers to that he is reason- carry a message to Jesus. The mes- ably good, and is Maegen Adams and Eddie Johnson from Mansfield church sage was simple: "Art thou He that contented with his demonstrate their spiritual growth by sharing their faith should come, or do we look for condition, does not through a street drama ministry, "Fishers of Men." another?" Vol. 97, No. 2. The Southwestern Union Record is a monthly publication for the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas published at the headquarters office of the Southwestern Union Conference, Box 4000, 777 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson, Texas 76097. Subscription price is $10.

2 RECORD / February 1998 Bryan Aalborg, pas- mind," and "we...are...being trans- Spiritual maturity- tor of the Burleson formed into his likeness with ever- Adventist church, Does it come without effort? shares some of his increasing glory which comes from As an ele- heart-searching the Lord" (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians mentary school study on spiritual 3:18). God intended that His thoughts kid I remember growth and devel- and words have a cleansing effect on hearing the Blue opment. our thoughts, words and behaviors so Mountain Read His Sermon that we grow in our likeness to Him Academy choir perform a song called on the Mount in (see Ephesians 5:25-27). "Russian Picnic." The vocal parts were Matthew 5-7. Love your enemies. Be To discern whether or not the impressive, but what awed me more pure in thought. Do not worry. Be Bible is actually having a transforming was watching and listening to the happy when you are persecuted for effect on our life, maybe we should pianist. The accompaniment was fast, righteousness' sake. Love God, not do a little self-evaluation periodically. with complex chord progressions and money. Give anonymously. Forgive Let's say, for example, that you know scales. I had been taking piano freely. Serve willingly. the Bible 10 times better than the lessons for about four years at that In Luke 6:40 Jesus provides a average person who lives in your time and I thought how advanced comprehensive expectation: "A stu- community. Now ask yourself, "Am I someone would have to be to play dent is not above his teacher, but 10 times more loving, 10 times more like that. And I knew that "advanced" everyone who is fully trained will be joyful, 10 times more self-controlled, was something I was not. like his teacher." Jesus has called us 10 times more patient and long-suffer- About two years later my to be like Him. That is ing than the person who doesn't have piano teacher asked me to highly advanced! But the Biblical knowledge that I have?" play for the junior academy how? The Bible is indispensable in choir. It turned out to be the Jesus said, "Everyone training for spiritual transformation. It "Russian Picnic!" I remem- who is fully trained" provides the model of godliness Jesus bered how I'd been so will be like him. lived and calls us to live. When Jesus awed the first time I The frustration or called his disciples, the first require- heard it and I thought, fulfillment, the ment of discipleship was that they "She's crazy; who depth, the "might be with Him" (Mark 3:14). does she think I am? meaning or sig- We cannot duplicate that physically. Van Clibum?" (She But His spiritual presence with us and Studying God's word has nificance that had told me about helped us grow spiritually. we experience our "being with Him" is no less real. Van Cliburn—that he We have found such peace s Christ-fol- As we live each day—wake up, greet was tall and had big and joy since giving our lowers is large- our family, eat, drive, shop, conduct hands. I was not hearts to the Lord. ly dependent business, do household tasks, read, exceptionally tall, nor Keith Anderson (left) and John Eby on on whether we exercise, or do whatever—we are did I have big hands.) the day of their baptism in the Mans- practice the called to "do it all in the name of the But the piano teacher field church. (see story on page 13). fundamentals Lord Jesus" (Colossians 3:17). felt I could do it. of discipleship or whether we just Growth in Christian experience is The spring music program was a play around with them. often like my experience with piano. few months away, and my music Paul picks up on this idea of We can "play at it" or we can "prac- teacher had said, "If you practice dili- practicing or training when he wrote tice it." There is a world of difference. gently, you'll be able to do this." I to Timothy, "Train yourself to be To "play at it" means that we don't practiced very diligently, and I did godly. For physical training is of some really take it seriously. To "practice it" play for the junior academy choir. value, but godliness has value for all means we value it. It is worthy of our And although I did not have Van things" (1 Timothy 4:7, 8). time, talent and energy. Cliburn's touch, I did hit the right In Christian experience then, Someone shared an observation notes and chords in pretty much the training means that I will seek to with me that was quite perceptive. way the composer intended. order my life around those practices "Too often we worship our work, That was at the end of my ninth that will enable me to progressively work at our play, and play at our grade year, and with that performance think, feel and act like Jesus if He worship." Out of those three aspects I quit piano lessons, for my interests were living in my situation. of life—work, play, worship—which changed. Today I wouldn't be able to Of course, time with Jesus in the has eternal significance? play "Russian Picnic," although I still Bible and prayer are indispensable The apostle Paul appeals to us as know the basics of music in theory. training practices. His characteristics blood-purchased believers to present The Christian experience can be will never become ours unless we our bodies as a "living sacrifice, holy likened to my experience with piano invest time with Him as our Personal and acceptable to God, which is your and my piano teacher. Jesus has Trainer. The objective, though, is not spiritual worship" (Romans 12:1 RSV). called us to live a life that is above just the acquisition of information, but May God help us to that end. that of the world—highly advanced. transformation. Paul says, "Be trans- Bryan Aalborg formed by the renewing of your Burleson Church Pastor -NUT T1-11 (0V-E-R: Children of the Baton Rouge Berean church, with their adult helpers Bernadine Veal and Bernice Johnson, prepare to share gifts with those less favored. Photo: Evelyn Edwards

3 RECORD / February 1998 TUTUAI should be times of commitment to the What you learn becomes a part of Spiritual maturity- Lord—not that we forget Him during your life and a part of your thinking. How can it be improved? the day, however. And as you continue to do this with Record editor other books of the Bible, your spiritual Thomas: I wonder how many Jean Thomas talks life will grow and you will overflow Adventists have a meaningful Bible with Lloyd Willis, study program they're using on a sys- with love for God and your fellow Religion beings. It's an exciting exercise. tematic basis. Do you have any sugges- Department chair, tions on how to grow through Bible Students often tell me, "This is amaz- Southwestern Adventist University. study? ing; I've never read this book before Willis: There are so many ways to and there's so much in it." Thomas: The nearer we come to the Of course, there are so many other study the Bible that can be satisfying. year 2000 the more we're being bom- Bible study methods, too, but as long barded with literature, advertisements, One method I've recommended that has helped many of my college stu- as we're using one of them, maybe threats and predictions. Do you feel that even alternating methods that would dents get excited about Bible study is as Adventists we should be taking this be good. date seriously, anticipating Christ's for them to choose a certain Bible pas- return? sage—whatever they want—and then Thomas: Are you familiar with the Willis: We certainly are living in a sig- read it and reread it, using several dif- Amplified Bible series? nificant time. Theologically, I'm bom- ferent translations. Then take notes and Willis: Yes. I haven't used them very barded by this date, both from within mark pertinent text. much, but that's one way to go. I find and outside of the Seventh-day I suggest they look at the Bible reading a book of the Bible several Adventist Church. To think of the year passage in the times without the use of a commentary 2000 in terms of the second coming of light of it's helps my mind grow. later, after Christ is not a biblical idea, of course. telling us preparing a summary and coming up But we can take advantage of it by about with a list of things about God from saying this is a significant time and that God, and the book, then go to the commentaries it would be very appropriate for us to about His and to Ellen White and read more. Our examine our spiritual commitment to real focus should be on the scripture. make sure we are ready for the com- Thomas: So when people read the Bible ing of the Lord, which might even be all the way through in a year, that's not before the year 2000. There's no bibli- as effective? cal base for Christ to come in the year Willis: It can be, but I think it may be 2000. superficial at times. It doesn't have to You know that some of the early be, though. H.M.S. Richards used to pioneers did follow the theory that read the whole Bible in January and the history of the world would last February to get an overview. Then, for 6000 years, representing the six during the next 10 months, he read it days of the week, and that the through slowly, studying it very careful- millennium would be in the sev- ly. He did this year after year after year. enth. So, this idea has been So, yes, it's good to read the Bible around for hundreds of years. all the way through, but I think it's also But, we should be able to some- very helpful to read the character clas- character. how build on this worldwide excite- sics along with the Bible—they include God is powerful, we know, but what ment. It's something that lots of people Desire of Ages, Patriarchs and Prophets, other characteristics can we find are talking about. It's a significant turn- Prophets and Kings, Acts of the Apostles Maybe we'll learn more about where ing point in history, going into the and The Great Controversy. God dwells and what His plans are for third millennium A.D. I have found these books very us. We may learn more about how he helpful, because Ellen White gives Thomas: How do you feel about those cares for us and how He wants to some insights that are not clear in the of us who've grown up in the church— redeem us. Bible. we seem immune to current events. It's In Daniel and some of the minor like we're the five virgins whose lamps prophets we learn about the predic- Thomas: From what you have said, I are about to go out—and that's a scary tions concerning Jesus—His first advent get the picture that studying the Bible thought. Is there something we should and how the sacrificial system would must be a daily practice if we expect to be doing to keep from falling asleep? cease at His death. You see the on- have our lamps burning bright when Willis: To remain vibrant and alive we going plan of God in dealing with the the Bridegroom comes. Am I right? must constantly be growing spiritually; problem of sin. Willis: Yes, I feel that if our people otherwise, we slowly die spiritually. So, if you choose any book of the would read and study the scriptures Then once we've experienced that spir- Bible, read it in several different trans- thoughtfully and prayerfully, we'd see itual renewal we need to share it with lations, and take notes on what it tells a real reformation. And I feel that is others as well. To remain vibrant us about God, it will be amazing how what God is waiting for—seems like involves daily commitment. In the much we can find out from any book Jesus' coming is being delayed because morning and evening our worships of the Bible. He's waiting for us to become more excited about His return.

4 RECORD / February 1998 DeKalb, Texas. Spiritual maturity- The closest church was in It's a journey of faith! Texarkana, 35 miles away, but that My father's didn't seem to matter. Never was journey began in there a Sabbath that was too rainy or a small farming too hot and never was Jean was too community of tired to go to church. The family went Crystal, Okla. in every week, except, of course, Cecil. 1927. After serving his country in the But the prayers for him never army overseas in Germany, Cecil stopped. Phillips returned to Oklahoma where What does God do when He's he met and married Jean Foran. Cecil heard prayers for someone for 44 worked in his father's sawmill busi- years? Sometimes His answers come ness until his father, Escar Phillips, in unexpected ways. lost his health. Then Cecil went to On Sabbath, September 20, Pastor northern California where sawmill Sam Hope was preaching in the jobs where plentiful. His wife and Mount Pleasant, Tex. church. He children joined him later. made no special call to serve Christ, In 1953, a literature evangelist, but a man stood up. Cecil Phillips, Charles Eddy, spent one day a week Cecil Phillips being baptized by his pas- under deep conviction, stood up and tor son, Reggie. visiting the sawmill camps north of said, "I believe in the Father, Son, and Eureka. On one of these visits he about her new-found faith and attend- Holy Spirit. I thought you had to be made contact with Jean, now living ed church every week with her chil- perfect to be a Christian, but...I want close by in Redwood Creek. As a dren. But one thing was missing—her to be baptized, the sooner the better." member of the Baptist Church, she husband, who had taken the studies His wife, sitting next to him, was too was eager to discuss the Bible but with her but did not take his stand for surprised to speak. The Mount had no money to purchase books. Christ. He did not oppose his wife Pleasant congregation, who had also Charles, the literature evangelist, took but felt he was not ready to make the been praying for Cecil, were in shock. note of this interest and notified a commitment. Once in a while he How strange that after all those pastor, S. S. Rutan, who was responsi- would attend church with the family, prayers, people still were surprised ble for a little Adventist church at the which made for a blessed occasion. when God answered their prayers! end of the valley where several fami- Soon an opportunity came to I baptized my dad on October 4, lies met together each Sabbath. purchase a sawmill in Texas and after 1997. Thank you, God, for this jour- The pastor drove the 35 miles five years in California the Phillips ney to faith! each week for almost a year to have family decided to move back to be Reggie Phillips Bible studies with Cecil and Jean, and closer to the rest of their family. Tulsa Church Pastor that year Jean was baptized in So in 1958 the Cecil Phillips Redwood Creek. She was excited Lumber Mill was established in

When I was in college a Seventh-day Adventist friend told me about the importance of keeping God's Sabbath on the seventh day. Coming from a Catholic background, I believed Sunday was the sev- enth day. However, following my graduation, I felt the need to know more about Jesus and the Sabbath, so I went to the library, and there I found the information I was looking for. I discovered the ori- gin of Sunday worship via religious encyclopedias. This left no doubt in my mind that Saturday was the seventh day of the week. This discovery, as well as other pertinent information, convinced me that I needed to keep God's commandments and live a God- directed life. I looked in the telephone directory to find the Sabbath- keeping church closest to my home. That's when I called for direc- It was a great day for Brent Chrishon when his family came to tions to the Baton Rouge Berean church and was given a warm wel- witness his baptism in the Berean church. From left: William Dunbar (father), Margaret Dunn (grandmother), Sherrie Dunbar come from Sherman Stewart. (mother), Brent Chrishon and pastor Michael Meyers. After attending the "Beyond 2000" telecast series in October, I asked the pastor, Michael Meyers, about preparing for baptism. My baptism on December 6 was a wonderful day. My family came to support me. In the Adventist faith I learned that baptism is an outward sign of a great bond be tween Jesus and His earthly brothers. I feel so happy with that experi- ence. My advice to others seeking peace and spiritual growth is that when Jesus knocks on the door of your heart, let Him in and get to know Him. Brent Chrishon

5 RECORD / February 1998 Walk 41111.1111MINI Spotlight on Texarkana also helped contribute to the family young Baptist woman, who has been Members and the pastor, Harold spirit. studying the Bible. When we White, are excited about the new The community were invited to explained about the Sabbath, she atmosphere in the Texarkana church. the church's Christmas program said she already knew that. 'My The spirit of cooperation and love which brought a crowd that filled the daddy is a Baptist preacher and he have contributed to a new enthusi- pews. Extra chairs had to be brought taught us from when we were small asm.The church school is having a in and placed in the aisles. that the seventh day was the good year and enrollment is up. "The most exciting program was Sabbath.' And when we explained "The Lord is blessing financially and this past Sabbath," says White. "In our position on jewelry she said, 'My we are running in the black," said place of the sermon, we opened the daddy told me that long ago.' When White. service up to people who would like we talked about the state of the The exciting area of progress is to share what has taken place in dead, once more her comments were the small-group ministry. "This all their lives. One man, recently bap- the same." began when the elders went visiting tized as a result of joining a small "She's baptized now, and we're the members and praying with them. group, told how he had attended hoping her husband will join her Several prayer and study groups one of these new charismatic church- soon," says White. "In addition, she began as a result. And these mem- es for the past two years, but never has told me that her father, who is bers invited their friends. As a result, felt a part of the congregation. No holding a series of meetings, has 10 new people have been baptized. one ever spoke to him or missed asked that I come for two sessions to These small groups continue to him if he did not attend. 'But,' this present the Sabbath truth!" grow. White says, "This is the best man said, 'the first time I missed Excitement continues to mount thing that's happened here." church here three different people as Texarkana members pray and The Sabbath afternoon singspira- called me to see why I was absent. I watch the Holy Spirit at work in their tions are providing another opportu- feel the love of God here and every- congregation. nity for members to share their tal- one makes me feel so welcome."' Pete A. Kostenko ents and love for God. They have "Then," said White, "there's a Communication Director

A new church is born the church. He was told it could be Why did they come? They came "While we were eating lunch rented for $50 a week. It was an old because somebody had missed them together one day," says Don Cox, church with no indoor plumbing or and had taken time to visit them and "the three of us, Bill Einhellig, Jim air conditioning, but otherwise invite them to the meeting! Jensen and I got to talking about our seemed adequate. "We had no money to pay for church and how there seemed to be "Then," said Cox, "we went to the first week's rent," Cox says, "but so many members who were no visit people we knew were no when we took up an offering at the longer attending. After some discus- longer attending church and invited end of the church service, we had sion we hit on a plan. them to this church. We expected over $200." Jim knew of a small Methodist about 20 people," Cox continued, The one problem this new con- church nearby that was for rent. That "but instead 65 came that first week- gregation was facing was that there very day he went to inquire about end in October. were no rooms for children's Sabbath school. "Can you imagine," Cox continued, "the Church of Christ minister came to us and offered the use of his church close by in case we need- ed more room! That solved our Sabbath school problem for the children. We offered to pay rent, but he said he didn't need it. We insisted, and so we N.. pay them $50 a week for AssilWoS the use of the rooms." A former pastor, Eugene Johnson, who pastored in Gentry between 1971 and 1978, On November 22, 1997, more than 40 people registered for church membership in the new Springtown Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12 miles east of Gentry, Ark. The congregation, has been invited back for which is meeting in a rented Methodist church, continues to grow as word reaches around the a series of revival meet- community. Photo: Camille Gilley

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ings. The title of the series is "Revive Us Again." This past weekend 163 people were in attendance at the evening meeting. "We're having a great time with the Lord and with each other," Cox West Helena says. "Attendance keeps growing, Pathfinders Nancy and bonding is taking place. We're (far left) and Kenny expecting great things from the Babcock (far right) spent an afternoon Lord." with pastor Ertis Johnson, helping him collect money for the church's Ingathering goal. The children col- lected $100 toward the goal.

Ogli/1101114 ANIL ,A111111111111111=11111 KJA experiences growing pains and, although this has served the the medical school I attended, so I With the addition of a kinder- school admirably for more than 20 am sending this gift to Ketchum garten class to Ketchum Junior years, a larger facility to accommo- Junior Academy." Academy's school program this year, date the present enrollment has Alumni and friends who help the school has experienced "growing become necessary. The church and with this project will have their pains." Because kindergarten teacher school boards have approved a names engraved on a plaque to let Lorlilee Buursma makes basic learn- school expansion project. future generations know that those ing skills fun, parents appreciate Students, parents and Ketchum who went before them remember their children's progress, but every- church members are working to with gratitude the education they one feels the need to move the class make the dream of new classrooms a received at this little country school. out of its temporary quarters in the reality. Alumni and friends are invit- If you feel inspired to help, send church to the school facility when ed to participate as well. One former your donation to Ketchum Junior space can be provided. student who has sent money for the Academy, P. 0. Box 502, Ketchum, When the original building was project, wrote, "Looking back, I real- OK 74349. Such encouragement constructed, provision was made for ize that the little church school at would be like icing on a cake! several classrooms and a gymnasium Ketchum made as much an impact Wanda J. Sample on my life as did the college or even

Oklahoma City women learn of Oklahoma City. This group of 15 church, members come from quilting to 20 women meet once a month at Adventist churches throughout Ohio Star, Grandmother's Fan, the Oklahoma City Central church to Oklahoma City as well as farther Kentucky Chain, Nine Patch—all learn quilting, work on ongoing pro- away. At present, all attendees are might sound like a foreign language jects and enjoy Christian fellowship. Seventh-day Adventists, but members to some, but they make perfect sense Organized in January 1997, the are bringing non-Adventist friends to members of The Remnant Quilters original group banded together to from the area and visitors, one from learn quilt- as far away as Australia. The "Quilt Til You Wilt" group. From left: Donna Marlow, ing. They Group president Donna Marlow Rose Anne Grove, Tamra Clark, Jayma Deason, Janet Deisch began by and Mary Curtiss. of the Central church is the experi- making sec- enced quilter. She demonstrates the tions of techniques while other officers who individual are proficient in specific areas give sampler assistance. As each sampler quilt is quilts, completed, members who are experi- learning enced turn to other community ser- each block vice projects while new members month by begin new quilting lessons. month. After vespers the evening of Although November 8, both experienced and the group inexperienced quilters combined for a meets at the "Quilt `Til You Wilt!" session. To Central begin the evening, several individuals

7 RECORD / February 1998 0111I1410111-11 were given special recognition. The ed network for women in their herd (Judith Miller), and young angel group surprised member Aimee churches. (Audrey Weber). Other children from Rainwater with a baby quilt; they Teresa Costello the church helped also: Joseph gave Jayma Deason, social vice presi- Correspondent (Garrison Infield), Mary (Courtney dent, thank you cards for her count- Knott), wise man (Dylan Banks) and less hours of work on various meet- Church School Angels wise man (Zachary Infield). ings; and Teresa Costello, group vice The Bristow church rostrum, Caroline A. Fisher president, received birthday cards, a transformed into "Heaven's Mending Correspondent cake and a secret pal present. Room," provided a background for Several interested ladies were the Christmas play, "Fumbly, Bumbly able to take a quilting introduction Angels," performed to a packed audi- Legal Notice class while members worked on com- ence. munity service quilts to be given to The play began with four angels, Notice is hereby given that the needy persons. Amidst the laughter, Chance (Jordan Johns), George Constitution and Bylaws Committee snacks, door prizes, and whirring (David Gentry), Penelope (Elisa sewing machines, the women pro- Fisher) and Daphne (Allyson Fisher), of the Oklahoma Conference will duced three quilt tops which were sitting mending socks and haloes completed at the December meeting. when they overhear the heavenly meet on Sunday, March 15, 1998 Some enthusiastic members didn't choir's chimes. They despair of ever at 10:00 a.m. at the Oklahoma "wilt" until 1:30 a.m. making the choir. As the group continues to grow, Soon, however, their dreams are Conference office, 4735 N.W. 63rd they plan to participate in more com- fulfilled when the archangel munity projects. In addition to reach- (Alexandra Weber) comes to give Street, Oklahoma City, OK. ing out to the community, many them their mission: to herald the Individuals desiring to make sug- members have discovered that be- arrival of the greatest gift ever given longing to the quilting group has to man, the birth of Christ. After a gestions concerning the work of this given them new friends, a stronger tie series of mishaps, these four finally to their church through fellowship, find the stable where Jesus is and committee should submit them in and the opportunity to develop the thus earn their "heavenly" choir sheet writing to John Moyer, P.O. Box creative spark God has placed in each music. individual. The Remnant Quilters urge Each church school student had a 32098, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. women's ministries and community part in the program: shepherd (Emily service groups to consider this as an Fisher), wise man (Andrew Fisher), John Moyer option for developing a church-relat- innkeeper (Tuskannie Inlow), shep- Conference Secretory T-EXKO Crestview students present served homemade salsas in their class- an "art museum" decorated with weav- "Christmas Around the World" room and showed off a display of col- ings, baskets, pots and beadwork they orful towns they had made. had made. An adobe model displayed Crestview School's second annual Focusing on the Native American presentation of "Christmas Around the artifacts. They also served Native cultures of New Mexico, the first and American foods, including Indian stew. World" was held on December 14. In second graders recited a poem giving preparation for this event, each class- The third and fourth graders sang the history of the New Mexico area. two songs from their chosen country, room selected a country they would Their classroom was transformed into like to study and from these studies France, including "Whence Art Thou they selected an item to feature at the Christmas program that related to the birth of Christ. The program was held in the auditorium, and then the guests were invited to tour the classrooms for more information on each country. The preschoolers, who had chosen Canada, told the Canadian-Indian ver- sion of a nativity tale, "Twas in the Moon of Wintertime." In their class- room they served apple cider "tea" after Canada's British tradition. The kindergartner's play, "Al Mundo de Paz" (the world of peace), and their medley of songs in Spanish language were to honor Mexico. Dressed in authentic costumes, they Crestview school's lower grades choir singing at the Christmas program.

8 RECORD / February 1998 My Maiden," which tells the story of Christ's birth through the eyes of a French-speaking peasant girl. The class offered visitors samples of crepes and French pastries. The Scandinavian countries, which had been studied by the fifth and sixth graders, were featured with each stu- dent reporting on some phase of Scandinavian life. In their classroom they displayed decorated plaster chalets and candled wreaths. Seventh and eighth graders cov- ered the country of Ireland. They sang "I Cannot Tell," set to the tune of Londondery Aire. They had made On November 8, Pastor David Sitler baptized six people at the Olsen Park Christmas cookies, shortbread and Church in Amarillo, Texas.These baptisms are the result of the efforts of a num- apple yule logs to share with visitors. ber of people who used their talents to share God's love with others. A recep- Lezlie Bailey tion was held after the service in honor of those baptized to welcome them to the Body of Christ. From left: Elizabeth Hutchinson, April Scheffler, Steven Principal Scheffler, Brenda Overstreet, Robertson Galloway and Gene Peterman. Photo: Heather Holladay Crestview students and faith that the organizers and children own names during introductions were homeless children share the set out on their adventure for Christ. gleefully giving good-bye hugs. story of Christmas However, a transformation How did the Crestview students Having learned about Crestview occurred as they came before their first feel about this event? Several asked if School's "Christmas Around the World" audience. Every pair of eyes was similar activities could become a regu- program which affirmed and valued turned on the director, and each child lar part of a volunteers club. The diverse cultures, an Albuquerque com- "became" the character which he or school is exploring ways to add this munity organization, "Christianity in she had been assigned. idea to the outreach program currently Action," approached the school with a Both the nursing home residents operating through their classes. proposal to involve the school children and the children seemed to enjoy the Lezlie Bailey and children from a homeless shelter play. After the presentation, everyone Albuquerque Crestview in a Christmas program for nursing celebrated a birthday party for Jesus School principal homes. with cupcakes and punch. No one was quite sure what to Later that afternoon a performance Thirty-six percent of the nation's home- expect when the big day came. During at another nursing home held more the rehearsal it looked like the odds surprises. This home had three times as less are children. If you would like to against a successful program were many residents as the previous one. try a similar program, here a few almost insurmountable. The visiting The children volunteered to serve the things to know: children seemed overwhelmed by the residents before asking for their own 1) As a precaution, prepare your strange new setting by either shyly treats. withdrawing or acting out. So it was By the end of the day, children own students to take all of the speaking with prayer and a large measure of who had been too shy to say their parts, then see if any visitors would like to try part of the script. 2) Be sure to have some acting parts with few or no words. Some of your vis- itors who want to contribute something special may be unable to read. 3) Print the words to songs in poem form. Sheet music format may be con- fusing to some. 4) Costumes help kids get in charac- ter. 5) This is a great project for bringing together adults from different denomi- The Amarillo Adventist Academy in Amarillo, Texas, participated in Red Ribbon nations. Spread the responsibilities Week by signing a banner pledging to remain drug free. Joanna Herr, Head Teacher while spreading the word that Amarillo Adventist Academy Adventists care.

9 RECORD / February 1998 TIX1(0 Odessa welcomes new members Odessa English pastor Ken Davis rejoices over the new members who have joined the church as a result of the meetings conducted by Steven DeLong of Amazing Facts from October 25 to November 24, 1997. Since the Lust baptisms on November 22, several more have been baptized, making a total of 25 new members. After the crusade, Davis held a Daniel Seminar for the new members and other interested people. Among those who attended were several rela- tives of church members who do not attend church. Several have stopped smoking. Lives have been changed. "In the prophecy seminar, I have learned much more about what Daniel means and how it relates to the end of time," New members who joined the Odessa English church as a result of the Amazing Facts crusade are, back row from left: Eleve Jaramillo, Celia Lujan, Jason Faulk, commented one of the participants. "It Dan Nastansky, Doyce Perkins; second row: Ken Alford, Toni Jaramillo, David is evident that Daniel paints a true and Juarez, Raymond Bernal, John Scott Huffman, Lonnie Volyes, Michael Lackey; front exact picture of the last days of earth. row: Naomi Hunt, Cynthia Stone, Frances Alford, John Roy Huffman, Patty We've learned what to expect just Huffman, Maggie Hernandez, Dale Brown, Laura Brown, Kelly Wyatt, Brandi before Jesus' return." Bridges, Eva Lee Perkins, Alice Murphy, Steve Delong and Pastor Ken Davis. SOUTIIWIST -11-EGION Faith Temple celebrates senior citizens day Faith Temple in Dallas celebrated its second annual seniors day this past Thanksgiving season. James Ford, retired Southwest Region Conference education secretary, took the worship service. "Speaking on the theme of sew- ing seniors in the nineties, Ford has truly exemplified such actions in his professional and personal life," said Faith McPherson, Faith Temple's Dallas Fellowship "Voices of Praise" choir under the direction of Barbara Pettis- Hooker. senior/disabilities coordinator. During Texarkana, Tex., Sabbath, December the service, church members hon- 6, 1997. Nolen's sermon was called ored Ford and his wife, Bernice, for "Sewing the Servants" and his scrip- their 50 years of marriage. ture was from Matthew 23:11-12. A 24-hour hotline will be provid- Citing the example of Jesus ed for seniors and persons with dis- washing the feet of his disciples, abilities, according to McPherson, Nolen praised the ushers for follow- and persons in the church or com- ing His example by being servants. munity will be able to call "Many times the duties of the usher 214.942.2495 for information. are thankless," Nolen said, "and Donald R. Moy sometimes they're subject to abuse." Correspondent Referring the ushers to Exodus 23:12 where God assured Moses "I know thee by name, and thou hast Bethel church ushers attend also found grace in my sight," Nolen Veteran Adventist educators, James and Bernice Ford, were recognized dur- seminar encouraged them to keep serving in ing Faith Temple's senior day as they Notra Nolen, pastor of the LaPort God's name and suggested that read- celebrated their 50th wedding anniver- church in Texas City, Tex., spoke to ing Isaiah 41 would be an encour- sary. Photo: Henry Wilson the Bethel church ushers in agement to them.

10 RECORD / February 1998 Following the service, the ushers formed a choir and sang "Order My Steps." Joyce Jacobs, usher president, was presented with a plaque in appreciation for her devotion to duty. Vera McAlister Correspondent Dallas Fellowship holds musi- cal weekend More than 450 church members attended a weekend of singing and praise at the Dallas Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church. Friday evening speaker was Billy E. Wright, Southwest Region Conference secretary, who chal- Young people take a stand for Jesus at the North Highland Community Adventist lenged the church members to strive Church. more diligently to enter into the wholeness of God. ments and team goals. When they young and old, to keep their bags Wright's sermon was followed by reconvened in the church the depart- packed because the coming of a musical concert by Twila Turner of ment chairs shared their action plans Jesus is near. He reminded them Faith Temple Church, and "The for 1998. that many of their sins are a result Brothers," a vocal group from the New departments in 1998 of the generation curse that threat- Faith Temple and City Temple include women's prison ministry, ens salvation, and they should seek churches. led by Bernice Johnson, and grief power from God to break the curs- Next morning the Sabbath school recovery, led by Sylvia Scott. es. lesson was taught by Pastor Jerry Lee Evelyn M. Edwards On Sabbath, Eggleston spoke Jr. Pastor Keith Gray, who took the Correspondent about how Christians can tear church service, spoke on the power down Satan's strongholds in their of music ministry and how God is North Highland church mem- lives with God's power. Many pleased when His children sing young people accepted the speak- praises to Him. bers dedicate their lives to God er's challenge to surrender to Jesus Sabbath evening, Keith Gray and Undra Eggleston, a pastor from and his appeal for baptism. his wife, Charmaine, emceed a con- Indiana, was invited to speak at A month later, 10 people were cert by Dallas Fellowship's "Voices of the North Highland Community baptized—three were rebaptized Praise" under the direction of Church in Oklahoma City, Okla., and seven accepted Him for the Barbara Pettis-Hooker, and City the weekend of November 21 and first time. Temple's "Sounds of Faith." 22. Willie Johnson On Friday night, Eggleston Correspondent Berean church officers plan challenged the members, both for 1998 In December of 1996 Baton Rouge's Berean pastor, Michael Meyers, introduced a plan whereby the church officers would come together to plan for the new year at a breakfast/work session. This break- fast has now become an annual event. Again this year on a Sunday morning, departmental leaders gath- ered for their planning session. Meyers gave a devotional thought, followed by a talk by Margaret Lawrence, the 1997 chairperson, titled, "Teamwork: What Is It?" After breakfast, members went to their assigned meeting areas to work Bernice Johnson, center, with her helpers, plans the program for their newly orga- nized prison ministry. on their vision and mission state-

11 RECORD / February 1998 11111111171OROBIll Berean school students share the Christmas spirit When the Baton Rouge Berean church school students asked to be involved in helping meet community needs, they approached Bernice Johnson, a member who has coordi- nated a number of school events in the past, to see what they could do. Bernice and Cherrie Seales, Berean's principal, sent letters home soliciting food donations for Thanksgiving boxes to be given to the needy. Church members gave 42 boxes of food and gift certificates, plus 15 hefty fruit baskets. The local The Baton Rouge Berean family life ministry department hosted its second annu- department of human resources sup- al "Calendar Tea" when the group, under the leadership of Norma Dawkins, divid- plied the names of needy families. ed the church into the 12 months, with each being assigned responsibilities of Baton Rouge's main newspaper fea- providing refreshments, decorations and a program for the month in which they tured the school with a picture and had their birthdays. From left: J. Miller, G. Peeler, E. James and E. Edwards. Evelyn M. Edwards article. Correspondent

also brought toys they and their par- ents had purchased for the project. Berean's women's ministry department, the home and school association, and principal Seales donated additional toys and food. A local medical and social services department of an area hospital sup- plied Johnson with the names of needy families with children. Johnson and her staff supplied children of 12 families with gifts of dolls, race cars, teddy bears, jump ropes, transistor radios and pull toys, as well as stockings filled with Baton Rouge Berean church school students prepare food baskets. They are from left: Magan Green, Andrea Green, Blake Tilley, Robyn Landry, Perry Sulcer, Rachel candy, fruit, smaller toys and a Landry and Tanaya Sulcer. stuffed animal. Johnson was overwhelmed by all At Christmas, the children ing new and reconditioned toys, the giving and could hardly contain demonstrated their holiday spirit some of which were their own herself. She said, "It is so heartwarm- under Johnson's leadership by bring- Christmas presents, to school. They ing to see there still are people who care and are willing to share with others. I am so grateful. This will be a Christmas I will remember for a long time." Evelyn M. Edwards Correspondent

Houston's Hebron church hosted its annual Christmas dinner for the Acres Homes community. The dinner, prepared by the church's community ser- vices, was served to the guests while they were entertained by a program put on by the Houston Northwest church and the Pathfinders. In addition to the meal, the adults were given decorated fruit baskets, and the children were given Christmas gifts. Door prizes were presented to three winners. Betsy Hudson Correspondent

12 RECORD / February 1998 TINS 11,1M111•1111111M11111111 Mansfield and Everman his goal of haN, ing a churches unite baptism every month, "just like these two On January 3, the first Sabbath of young men I baptized 1998, at a simple service patterned this morning. I'd like after the unity candle ceremony at a this to happen every wedding, Mansfield church's head month," he said. elder, Bill Riech, and Everman As he brought his church's head elder, Max Dobbs, each sermon on prayer to a took a candle and together lit the close he said, "I'd like large unity can- each of us to make up a dle at the front prayer list. You can do it of the church to right now. Make up signify the your list on the pieces of blending of the paper in the hymnal two congrega- racks. I would like to tions. encourage you to use How did this this list in your private Max Dobbs (left) and Bill Riech light the unity candle come about? devotions every day. "Well," Riech at the beginning of the church service marking the And I'm going to be a merging of the Everman and Mansfield churches. explained, "Max Tom Patzer and I are friends and we'd been sharing the concerns we had about our churches." "Yes," Dobbs chimed in, "Mansfield has the church building, but very few members, and Everman has members but no church build- ing." "So we talked with our pastor and then placed the proposition before our congregations," Riech con- tinued. "There were some questions and a few problems to iron out, but on the whole everyone felt this to be a good suggestion." The "new" Mansfield congregation sings a hymn of praise. "So, here we are today, worship- ing together for the first time with the little selfish this morning. I'd like you Emergency Services and Mission Mansfield church filled almost to to place my name at the top of your Trips. capacity and the Everman congrega- list. I covet your daily prayers." And Three Texas ACTION projects tion with a permanent home!" everyone said Amen! planned for the first quarter of 1998 Members and friends seem This blended congregation seems include: pleased to be together. Since to be off to a good start. "We hope to 1.Cleaning up a large disenfran- Mansfield had not had children in the visit door to door in this community chised area of DeSoto (south of congregation for some time, a few and hand out literature," one enthusi- Dallas) - $1,500 members had spent a number of astic Everman member explained. 2.Providing funds to develop hours during the week preparing "This is what we did in Everman, and student Bible workers to follow Sabbath school rooms for them in the that's how we generated quite a few up Bible study interests - $2,500 empty house next door. Bible studies. We hope we can do 3.Encouraging every high school "This used to be where we wor- the same here." student in the conference to par- shipped before our church was built," Reported by Jean Thomas ticipate in the Mexico mission explained one member. "Now that we trip during spring break. have a larger congregation with chil- ACTION Council initiates Since missions and love should dren needing good Sabbath school begin at home, we are asking every rooms, we are talking about adding a youth projects Sabbath school class, from children wing to the church." The Texas ACTION Council, to adult, to call for a special Sabbath The praise and prayer service was which stands for Adventist Care school offering one Sabbath per filled with testimonies of thankfulness Teams in Our Neighborhood, is month to fund these projects. for prayers that had been answered, made up of eight conference-spon- For more information, contact and for requests for healing. sored youth-related ministries led by Van Hurst or any member of the Before his sermon, Tom Patzer, lay directors. These include AC1 ION Council. the pastor, expressed his joy at having Pathfinders, Adventurers, Youth Van Hurst such a full sanctuary. He talked about Youth Ministries Director

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VGA sponsors active YES club Brownsville school gets face-lift Students at Valley Grande Thanks to the help of many vol- Academy have something no other unteers, the Brownsville Adventist academy in this union has: their own School looks as good as new, from YES Club (Youth Emergency Services) the school kitchen to the classroom. with director Iram Leon, an academy Jean Griffit, head teacher, says senior. that her sister-in-law's parents have As part of the North American been two of the most valuable Division YouthNet ministry, members helpers. "Ben and Pat Stevens, mem- of YES clubs make the mission of bers of the Grand Prairie Adventist Church, helped because they believe in Christian education," Griffit says, "and they saw a definite need here at the school." Ben Stevens even Guest speaker Peter Casillas and singer Jose Medina at the Keene Spanish made and installed bookcases so the youth week of prayer. children could have a library. "We all worked very hard," 15 through 22. Jose Medina, a con- Griffit continues. "We had to get verted soloist, began each evening down on our knees and scrape the with a brief testimony, followed by linoleum off. The whole building 20 minutes of songs with the congre- was bright yellow, so when someone gation sometimes joining in. Peter donated some paint, we painted the Casillas, guest preacher from Puerto building white, which was much bet- Rico who has worked in youth min- ter." istry for many years, inspired every- Griffit says there are many peo- one with his messages. ple she would like to thank. Upper One youth, Mariangela Valley Elementary School, of McAllen, Betancourt, said, "From the begin- Tex., donated desks, bulletin boards, ning of the week to the end, this and metal cabinets. The school was was a powerful experience. Every- going to throw the equipment out, thing we had seen and heard but when the school leaders heard Students in the YES team at Valley seemed to come together on the last about Brownsville's needs, they were Grande Academy help dig the founda- night, and many lives were touched. quick to donate the materials. tion for a house in the neighborhood. I was personally challenged to grow The head teacher also appreci- Photo: Van Hurst spiritually!" ates the help of three Southwestern Christ the focus of their extracurricular The culmination of this spiritual Adventist University staff members, time. Although the club has been week on Sabbath, November 22, Stan Elmendorf (now retired), Donna formed only a few months, the 30 was a baptism of 10 people, with Morrison, and Dale Hainey. "Elmen- members have already helped build a another 20 indicating their desire to dorf was going to throw away a com- foundation for a house, begun a recy- follow with baptism later. puter desk, but when he heard about cling program, and are planning to Victor Rivera and Leslie Hernandez our need for one, he fixed it up for implement a big brother/big sister pro- Correspondents us and brought it down," says Griffit. gram with the local elementary school. "We are not going to wait until emergencies come along to help oth- ers, but we want to help the communi- ty now any way we can, in all kinds of outreach. For instance, we plan to help our new pastor move in," says Leon. "I'm glad people around here feel comfortable asking our group to help them." Van Hurst Youth Ministries Director Keene Spanish members enjoy spiritual blessings For the Keene Spanish youth week of prayer, between 500 and 600 people gathered every night from November Part of the congregation attending the Keene Spanish week of prayer.

14 RECORD / February 1998 Adventist men hold annual Arthur L. Andrews, motivational retreat speaker for the Fortune 500 compa- nies, was used by the Holy Spirit to The annual Adventist men's enable the men to transcend their retreat held at Nameless Valley Ranch traditions and rise up into the realm was a weekend of spiritual commit- of possibilities. ment. The presentation and practical The traditional prayer breakfast applications on how to resolve con- on Sunday morning, and a presenta- flicts, how to lead through love, how tion by Dr. Bill Newton on the use to appreciate our wives and motivate of remedies men could use to care our children were particularly mean- for their bodies and be proactive ingful. The male bonding and fellow- concerning men's diseases brought ship that took place is seldom wit- the weekend to an end. nessed in the Van Hurst Adventist Church. Correspondent

Brownsville church members and stu- dents help rejuvinate their church school.

Donna Morrison donated several plants for students to use in science experiments, and Dale Hainey helped Griffit with other items, such as find- ing fire extinguishers for the school. These men are not Promise Keepers, but they do keep their promises to God and A young man named Jimmy their families—they attended the AMEN weekend at Nameless Valley. Photo: Van Juarez volunteered with the remodel- Hurst ing from the beginning to the end of the project. "He still comes on Fridays to make sure we have all we Spanish Department Calendar of Events - 1998 need," says Griffit. Feb 14 Spanish Family Life Seminar - Harlingen The parents have been very sup- Mar 9 Spanish Workers Meeting - Valley portive of the 11-student school. 10 Spanish Workers Meeting - Houston "Everyone has been so helpful," says 11 Spanish Workers Meeting - San Antonio Griffit. "We are blessed, and I thank 12 Spanish Workers Meeting - North & East Tex. God for all the people He sent to - Conference Office help us." 27-29 Spanish Youth Congress Apr 10-12 Spanish Men's Retreat - North NET '97 brings new members 17-19 Spanish Men's Retreat - South to Hispanic communities 25 Spanish Baptismal Day On November 15, 1997, the May 19-20 NAD Hispanic Advisory "RED '97," known in English as NET 27-31 Spanish Camp Meeting `97 evangelistic campaign, came to Jun 12-14 Spanish Couples Retreat an end. The speaker, Evangelist Aug 21-23 Texas Conference Women's Retreat Alejandro Bullon, was uplinked from Sep 8 Spanish Workers Meeting - Valley Brazil. Approximately 200 people 9 Spanish Workers Meeting - Houston have been baptized as a result. 10 Spanish Workers Meeting - San Antonio During the last four years 1,000 11 Spanish Workers Meeting, North & East - Conference office Hispanics have been baptized in 19 Spanish Family Life Seminar - Valley Texas. Their tithe has amounted to Oct 3 Spanish Family Life Seminar - Houston $3,800,000. 31 Spanish Baptismal Day Jose Piantini, Director Nov 14 Spanish Family Life Seminar - Metroplex Texas Spanish Department Dec 12 Spanish Family Life Seminar - San Antonio

15 RECORD / February 1998 TEXAS VGA holds Jewish Passover reenacted the drama, from her near prayer, praise and worship October On December 16, 1997, students stoning to the washing of Jesus' feet 24-25 at the Riverbend Retreat Center and staff participated in a Jewish and resurrection morning. in Glen Rose, Texas. Sader (Passover) at Valley Grande Even though the ceremony was Activities included an agape Academy. From chanting the ancient two hours long, students like feast-communion service Friday Hebrew dialect to cooking unique Kimberly Cathey said, "I enjoyed it night, Sabbath morning services in foods, every attempt was made to all so much I didn't even notice how the chapel, a program after lunch make the ceremony as true to form long it lasted." and an evening attending the passion In closing, Hurst addressed the play, "The Promise." students by To set the tone for the weekend, saying, Buffy Halvorsen from the Keene "The differ- church shared thoughts on prayer ence during the agape feast. Molly Gray between and Janet Sellers provided the music. the Jews Sabbath morning Buffy made and another presentation using the model Adventists of the Lord's Prayer as it can be used is that the in small groups. Jews still Guest speaker Christi Penn do this shared her music and spiritual with the thoughts after lunch. hope that The retreat closed with a family their picnic in the park followed by the Messiah performance of "The Promise." will come. Donna Sugra Their Christ Correspondent VGA students in the drama club reinacting an Old Testament sup- per scene. Photo: Van Hurst came 2,000 years ago San Antonio school sponsors as possible. and they missed Him. We know He field day Dr. Jaime Cruz, VGA's chaplain, has come and await His second com- ing. Let's be ready." When students from San Antonio and Van Hurst, conference youth Junior Academy, Maranatha Adventist director, conducted the ceremony. Irani J Leon Senior Class Pastor School, Scenic Hills Christian School, Cruz would chant the ancient Kerrville Adventist School, Elgin Hebrew phrases such as "Baruch A- Adventist School and San Marcos ta A-Do-Nai, E-lo-hei-nu, Me-lech ha- Junior Academy came together o-lam, a-sher ki-desha-nu b'miz-vo- recently for a field day, they found tay." Hurst would translate, "We Richardson church sponsors the program to be different from pre- praise you, God, Sovereign of the vious years. Instead of competing Universe." The candlelight room women's retreat Approximately 80 women from against each other, with the fastest added much to the effect of being in and best students getting the first a Jewish house just as it was when the Burleson, Dallas First, Houston, Keene, Mesquite, and Richardson prizes, all students competed against they were ready to take their exodus pre-determined timed slots. Every from Egypt. churches took part in a weekend of "It was neat being able to partici- pate in a ceremony in which Jesus was involved during His lifetime," said senior Ellen Marquart. As stu- dents participated in this experience, they learned there was more reality to the Bible than is apparent on the surface. "It was a good learning experi- ence—learning about things I did not know before," commented Jeremy Friesen, Student Association religious activities director. To connect the Old Testament Jehovah with the New Testament Jesus, the drama club made a pre- sentation on the life of Mary Magdalene. Dressed in costumes and using scenery of the day, students A scene at the Richardson church-sponsored women's agape supper.

16 RECORD / February 1998 child who was able to perform the arts fair where the same principles of sign their names on each shirt. task within that given time slot no competition will apply. Plans are Both the field day and arts work- received a prize. A recognition of for the teachers to hold workshops shop ideas came from the Hill achievement was also given to those where children will make kites or Country teachers study group that who were unable to meet the goal. paint ceramics, learn songs and sing meets monthly for food, fellowship The goal was to eliminate competi- together in a mass choir, participate and planning. Margaret Goode, a tion and provide a means whereby in skits and Christian drama. At the teacher from at San Marcos Junior each child would receive recogni- close of the day every student will Academy, is the group's chair. tion. get a T-shirt with their name and Pam Sculls On February 22 these same handprint on it. In addition, the Correspondent schools will come together for an other students in their group will

Jefferson Adventist Academy Spring Choir Tour Through Texas The 40-voice Jefferson Adventist Academy touring choir will be in concert in the following locations in March, 1998: Nowald and Susie Poenitz celebrated their SOth wed- Beaumont - Wed., March 4, 7:00 p. ding anniversary with 70 Houston - Thurs., March 5, 7:00 p relatives at an Arlington, Tyler - Fri., March 6, 7:00 p.m. Tex., restaurant on Dallas - Sab., March 7, 3:00 p.m December 29, 1997. Ft. Worth - Sab. March 7, 6:30 p.m The couple met in 1940 at a Texas camp meeting Keene - Sun., March 8, 6:30 p.m in Keene, then wrote let- Killeen - Mon., March 9, 7:00 p. ters during Nowald's mili- Austin - Tue., March 10, 7:00 p. tary service. After the war, San Antonio - Wed., March 11, 7:00 p.m. Nowald attended a barber school in Dallas, Tex. Susie worked at Julian Ball's Cookie Locations for concerts to be announced. Factory in Fort Worth, Tex. On October 16, 1947, they Concerts will feature local Adventist school stu- were married in Sanger, Tex. dents and JAA alumni. The Poenitz's children, Brenda Jobe and Steven Poenitz, and his wife, Erney, attended the celebration, For more information call 903.665.3973. along with grandchildren, Brian and Jonathan Jobe.

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The Character Will... Finalwords that live on Some people spend their last few years trying to decide to whom they will leave their house, car, bank account and antique trunk. But is this really what's important? What could be more valuable than a letter, a "character will," to each child, grandchild, and others close to you, telling about yourself, who you really were and how you viewed life. You could share your motives, regrets and personal feelings about TRUST SERVICES each of them. And you could share your wishes for their future. Although your "character will" has no legal authority, it can be the most powerful legacy you leave for those you love. Before they died, several great Bible personalities prepared advice and admonition for their children. Jacob, Moses, David and others left "character wills" to be read by their children and future generations in which they shared information about themselves and why they served God. You may wish to share your final letter with children and relatives before death. It is not a part of your will, but it will become a part of your history. Children rarely know who their parents are beyond the physical and material gains they have made in life. Following are thoughts you might want to elaborate on as you prepare your "character will": * I do love you, and I'm grateful to you because . . . * I believe true success is . . . * Important lessons I have learned . . . * Mistakes I made and hope you will never make . . . * I believe in Jesus and heaven because . . . The list is endless and should be customized by each individual. The true value of a person's life lies not in the wealth they may have accumulated, but in the character they have developed on this earth. One daughter who read her father's "character will" after his death made this remark "This is the first time I have ever understood and appreciated the love my father had for me." Your local trust department cannot write your "character will," but they can help you with your legal will. Contact them today, and a trust representative will be happy to assist you. Harvey J. Byram Trust Services Director

17 RECORD / February 1998 WOW-Min UNION SW Union to offer lay evange- Costo: $75.00 Incluye 9 comi- Tendremos mas detalles sobre este lism seminar (las, 3 noches de alo- seminario en las siguientes revistas de jamiento y el material de El Record. Para hacer aplicaciOn o si A training seminar designed for entrenamiento. desea mas informacion puede llamar lay members on how to hold a suc- "Todo aquel que se ofrece para el ser- a Eddie Canales en la Union del cessful evangelistic campaign has vicio del Senor, sin negarle nada, Suroeste al telefono 817.295.0476. been developed by the Southwestern recibe poder para alcanzar resultados Eddie Canales Union Conference. incalculables" Ministerio De Curacion, Coordinador Hispano Step-by-step procedures will be pagina 116. demonstrated on how to prepare for the different phases of the crusade including putting together an evan- gelistic team, advertising, presenting the topics, getting decisions for bap- NET 698 Countdown Week 4 tism, and much more. • Participate in the Ministerial The seminar, to be offered at JANUARY Council and Coordinators Meeting by Southwestern Adventist University, Week 1 satellite January 27, noon. EST and May 22-25 (Memorial Day weekend), • Participate in the ACN Uplink, 11:00 a.m. MST T402 R-Channel 19. has been developed to prepare for a "Focus on Prayer," January 3. Plan ahead to record the meeting. lay-driven evangelistic offensive from • Bring your interest file up to Portions of it will be very helpful to September 12 to October 10, 1998. date. A good way to do this is to do show to your church to enlist their The fee of $75.00 includes 9 a mailing to all your interests, invit- help in preparing for the series. meals, 3 nights lodging, and training ing them to a felt-needs event. • If you are planning a Discover material. • Discover Bible School. If you are Bible school, you may want to have We are told that "To everyone not already operating a local enrollment cards mailed direct to who offers himself to the Lord for Discover Bible school, this is a good your area by Seminars Unlimited. For service, withholding nothing, is given time to call the Voice of Prophecy at details, call 800.982.3344. power for the attainment of measure- 805.373.7659 and order a Discover • Invite local non-Adventist pas- less results" (Ministry of Healing, p. Bible school information packet. toral friends to co-host the March 31 160.) • Call Seminars Unlimited at PREACH Seminar by satellite at your More details about the seminar 800.982.3344 and request the ZIP church. Continuing Education units will appear in upcoming issues of code counts of residents in your are available. The seminar, "Resur- The Record. For registration or more area. This will be useful in preparing recting the Resurrection," will be an information, call Eddie Canales at the your budget for mailing handbills, excellent resource for preparing Southwestern Union office, and if you are planning a mass mail- Easter sermons. This is a great time 817.295.0476. ing of enrollment cards for the to build bridges to clergy of other Eddie Canales Discover Bible school. faiths. Hispanic Coordinator • Small groups working in the church. The NAD Sabbath School FEBRUARY Seminario de evangelismo Leadership magazine will furnish four • Sabbath, 7 - ACN Uplink (live) discussion guides monthly through- "How to Organize and Operate a La Uni6n del Suroeste ha desarrol- out 1998 for small groups and Discover Bible School." lado un seminario de entrenamiento en Sabbath school classes to help your • Discover Bible school workers corn° conducir con exit° una camparia church get ready for NET '98. and Prayer Warriors team up for a evangelistica. Este seminario esta dis- • For materials designed by youth, joint ministry. If you did not contact eriado para personas laicas. for youth, check with the Center for Seminars Unlimited in January to Aprendera cada paso de c6mo Youth Evangelism, P.O. Box C, plan your mass mailing and ZIP code prepararse para las diferentes fases de Berrien Springs MI 49103; Tel count, call 800.982.3344. la camparia. C6mo formar un equipo 800.968.8428 or 616.741.9881; Fax • Check the Southwestern Union evangelistic°, dim° anunciarlo, el 616.471.9883. Record for NET '98 seminar sched- mejor modo de presentar los diferentes • Check the Southwestern Union uled in your area andattend it. topicos y conseguir decisiones para Record for the NET '98 Seminar bautismos, y mucho mas. being held in your local area and MARCH Objetivo: Preparar un grupo de attend it. WEEK 1 personas laicas para Week 3 • Make final arrangements for the conducir camparias • Develop NET '98 budget and satellite PREACH Seminar. Select evangelisticas del 12 de send to local conference for approval leaders for the committees you will septiembre al 10 de and participation. need during NET '98, so they can be octubre de 1998. • Launch intercessory small groups planning their work and selecting Donde: Universidad Adventista and prayer walks (See Pastor's their associates. This is especially del Suroeste en Keene, Tx. Manual-Section 1). important for the children's divisions Cuando: Mayo 22-25, 1998. Viemes because the special children's materi- a Lunes als titled, "Come to Meet Jesus," are

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designed to save the church money Women's ministries announces Toronto conference by using materials you can have The first-ever North American writes regularly in Women of Spirit); members collect. Division women's ministries conference Linda Penick, women's motivational • Alert! One month until Handbill will be held September 18-20, 1998 in speaker; Charlotte Thoms, Bible work- Super Saver rate expires. Call Toronto, Canada. Women from the er and specialist in creative ministries; Seminars Unlimited for Zip code Southwestern Union are invited to join and Angel Bock, friendship evangelism counts. 800.982.3344. the 1,500 women from all across the specialist. WEEK 2 United States, Canada and Bermuda Tours will be available for those • Review the materials and prepa- who will come together at the elegant who want to arrive early or stay a day ration needed for your pre-evangelis- Royal York Hotel in downtown later. They include a trip to Niagara tic work to be sure you have all Toronto for a weekend of spiritual Falls, a tour of Toronto, and a shop- materials on hand or on order, and renewal and training. ping trip. that your members are making Speakers include Adley Campos, The registration fee of $95 includes progress with their preparation. lay evangelist who has won over 3000 three meals—Sabbath noon, Saturday • Order prayer request door hang- souls; Cynthia Prime, well-known evening banquet and Sunday brunch— er, Neighbors Praying for Neighbors, speaker and women's ministries leader; plus materials. Accommodation is not from Seminars Unlimited at Tami McGrew, associate pastor of the included, but a special rate of $110 per 800.982.3344. Azure Hills church in Grande Terrace, room (for up to three persons per • Begin emphasis in intercessory Cal.; and Rose Otis, North American room) has been negotiated with the prayer. Division (NAD) women's ministries Royal York Hotel. For more informa- WEEK 4 director. tion and a brochure, call 817.295.0476, • Tuesday, March 31 - Seminar presenters include Sharon extension 483. "Resurrecting the Resurrection" satel- Cress, coordinator of Shepherdess Space has been allocated for only lite PREACH Seminar. International; Ruthie Jacobson, NAD 104 women from the Southwestern • Check the Southwestern Union director of prayer ministries; Kim and Union, so register soon if you plan to for a NET '98 seminar in your Record Laurie Peckham, editors at Review and attend. area and attend it. Herald Publishing Association (Kim Carla Baker Women's Ministries Director

21 - NET '98 Rally & Seminar Hot Springs, AR Dem Robles Union Ministries Schedule * 28 - Ministries Mini-Convention Oklahoma City, OK Union departmental February - June, 1998 directors Feb 1-28 - Evangelistic Campaign Houston, TX Eddie Canales 29 - VBS Workshop Enid, OK Margaret Taglavore 7 - NET '98 Rally & Seminar Austin South, TX Dem Robles Apr 4 - VBS Workshop Houston, TX Margaret Taglavore Alfred Gaona (Spanish) 11 - NET '98 Rally & Seminar San Antonio, TX Dem Robles - Children's SS Training Fort Worth First TX Margaret Taglavore Alfred Gaona (Spanish) 14 - NET '98 Rally & Seminar Longview, TX Dem Robles 18 - VBS Workshop Gentry AR Margaret Taglavore Alfred Gaona (Spanish) * 25 - Ministries Mini-Convention Amarillo, TX Union departmental - VBS Workshop Weslaco, TX Margaret Taglavore directors 21 - NET '98 Rally & Seminar Houston Gulfhaven, TX Dem Robles May 3-5 - VBS Wrkshp Alfred Gaona (Spanish) for Native-Americans SWAU NM) & helpers 22 - VBS Workshop Arlington, TX Margaret Taglavore 9 - NET '98 Rally & Workshop Alexandria, LA Dem Robles * 28 - Ministries Mini-Convention Baton Rouge, LA Union departmental 22-25 - Lay Evangelism Seminar SWAU Eddie Canales directors 26-28 - Child. Ministries retreat Eureka Springs, AR Margaret Taglavore Mar I - VBS Workshop Muskogee, OK Margaret Taglavore 7 - Apr 4 - Evangelistic Campaign W. Dallas TX Eddie Canales * Mini-convention presenters include Children's Ministries, Communication, Family 14 - NET '98 Rally & Seminar Tulsa, OK Dem Robles Ministries, Personal Ministries, Sabbath School and Women's Ministries. Alfred Gaona (Spanish) Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for Adventist Schools The Seventh-day Adventist Church, in all of its church schooLs, admits students of any race Little Rock Adventist Academy 8708 Rodney Parham, Little Rock AR 72205 to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to Minden SDA School 106 Magnolia St., Minden LA 71055 students at its schools, and makes no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic Mountain Home SDA School P.O. Box 3744, Mountain Home AR 72653 background, country of origin, or gender in the administration of education policies, Ozark Elementary School 21150 Dawn Hill East Road, Gentry AR 72734 applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs. Pine Bluff SDA School P.O. Box 2228, Pine Bluff AR 71613 Shreveport Adventist Academy 3434 Gifford Dr., Shreveport LA 71109 1997-98 School Year Slidell SDA School P.O. Box 753, Slidell IA 70459 ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA CONFERENCE Springdale SDA School 1383 E. Robinson, Springdale AR 72764 Bentonville SDA School P.O. Box 298, Bentonville AR 72712 Texarkana SDA School 2201 Arkansas Blvd., Texarkana AR 75502 Bonnderdale SDA School Rt. 1 Box 42, Bonnerdale AR 71933 Ozark Adventist Academy 20997 Dawn Hill East Road, Gentry AR 72734 Clarksville SDA School P.O. Box 569, Clarksville AR 72803 Clinton SDA School HC 63, Box 23, Clinton AR 72031 OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE DeQueen SDA School Rt. 2 Box 525, DeQueen AR 71832 Beavers Memorial Jr. Academy Rt. 5 Box B-45, Ardmore OK 73401 Fort Smith SDA School 2000 S. Louisville, Fort Smith AR 72901 Bristow Jr. Academy P.O. Box 756, Bristow OK 74010 Harrison SDA School Rt. 6 Box 29A, Harrison AR 72601 Central Adventist School 4747 N.W. 63rd St., Oklahoma City OK 73123 Hot Springs SDA School 200 Gardner, Hot Springs AR 71913 Claremore Adventist School Rt. 7 Box 417-A, Claremore OK 74017 Jefferson Heights Jr. Academy 625 Newman, Jefferson LA 70121 Enid Adventist Elementary 1501 W. Purdue, Enid OK 73703 Jones Creek Adventist Academy 4363 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge LA 70816 Ketchum Jr. Academy Rt. 2 Box 256-1, Vinita OK 74301

19 RECORD / February 1998 SOUTI1WicTild UNION Parkview Adventist Academy 4201 Martin Luther King, Oklahoma City OK 73111 Houston Jr. Academy 4303 Yupon, Houston TX 77006 Tulsa Adventist Academy 900 S. New Haven, Tulsa OK 74112 Joshua Adv. Multi-Grade School P.O. Box 1077, Joshua TX 76058 Wilburton Adventist School 121 Jensen St., Wilburton OK 74578 Keene Adventist Elementary School 302 Pecan, Keene TX 76059 Kerrville/Fredericksburg SDA School 611 Harper Road, Kerrville TX 78028 SOUTHWEST REGION CONFERENCE Killeen SDA School 3412 Lake Road, Killeen TX 76541 Alpha Christian Community School 1407 N.E. 10th St., Oklahoma City OK 73117 Maranatha Adventist School 2526 Goliad Road, San Antonio TX 78223 Applegate SDA School P.O. Box 729, Round Rock TX 78680 Miller Adventist School 1471 W. Corporate Dr., Lewisville TX 76067 A. R. Carethers SDA School 5878 Bellfort Blvd., Houston TX 77033 North Houston SDA School 626 Canino Road, Houston TX 77076 Berean SDA School P.O. Box 1925, Baton Rouge LA 70821 Paris SDA School 902 S. Main St., Paris TX 77076 Bethel SDA School P.O. Box 660, Texarkana TX 75501 Richardson Adventist School 1201 W. Beltline Road, Richardson TX 75080 City Temple Jr. Academy 1600 Bonnie View Road, Dallas TX 75203 Rusk SDA School P.O. Box 400, Rusk TX 75785 Emmanuel SDA School 702 N. Cherry St., Hammond LA 70401 San Antonio SDA Junior Academy 1250 Holbrook, San Antonio TX 78218 Ephesus Adventist Jr. Academy 4420 S. Robertson St., New Orleans LA 7011 5 San Marcos Adventist Jr. Academy 1523 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos TX 78666 Fondren Excel Adventist Academy P.O. Box 2249, Missouri City TX 77459 Santa Anna SDA School P.O. Box 730, Santa Anna TX 76878 Maranatha Jr. Academy P.O. Box 31 55, New Orleans LA 7011 7 Scenic Hills SDA School 11223 Bandera Highway, San Antonio TX 78250 Northside SDA School P.O. Box 8908, Pine Bluff AR 71611 Triangle Adventist School 2701 W. Parkway, Groves TX 77620 Shiloh SDA School 2400 S. Maple St., Little Rock AR 72204 Tyler SDA School 2931 South SE Loop 323, Tyler TX 75701 Smyrna SDA School 916 Richmond, Alexandria LA 71301 Upper Valley Elem. School 2117 S. 34th St., McAllen TX 78503 Valley Grande Elementary P.O. Box 8505, Weslaco TX 78596 TEXAS CONFERENCE Waco SDA School 800 State Highway 6, Waco TX 76712 Austin Adventist Jr. Academy 307 W. Anderson Lane, Austin TX 78752 West Houston Adv. School 1900 Kersten, Houston TX 77043 Brownsville SDA School 243 Old Port Isabel Road, Brownsville TX 78521 Burton Adventist Academy 4611 Kelly-Elliott Road, Arlington TX 76027 Burleson Adventist School 1635 Fox Lane, Burleson TX 76028 Chisholm Trail Academy P.O. Box 717, Keene TX76059 Burton Adv. Elem. School 4611 Kelly-Elliott Road, Arlington TX 76017 Jefferson Adventist Academy Rt. 4 Box 624, Jefferson TX 75657 Cleburne Adv. Christian School 111 Meadowview Dr., Cleburne TX 76031 Valley Grande Academy P.O. Box 1126, Weslaco TX 78596 Coastal Bend Adv. School 2217 Sarita St., Corpus Christi TX 78405 Conroe SDA School 115 Silverdale, Conroe TX 77031 TEXICO CONFERENCE Cypress Bend Adv. School Rt. 4 Box 619, Jefferson TX 75657 Alamogordo SDA School P.O. Box 511, Alamogordo NM 88310 Dallas Adv. Jr. Academy 4025 N. Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75204 Amarillo Adv. Jr. Academy 5804 Erik St., Amarillo TX 79106 Eagle Pass SDA School 2334 El Indio Hwy., Eagle Pass TX 78852 Crestview SDA Elementary 6000 Ouray NW, Albuquerque NM 87120 Elgin SDA Jr. Academy Rt. 2 Box 149, Elgin TX 78621 El Paso Jr. Academy 8080 Meraz, El Paso TX 79907 Fort Worth Adv. Jr. Academy 7051 McCart Ave., Ft. Worth TX 76133 Midland-Odessa SDA School 3112 W. Travis, Midland TX 79701 Harlingen Adv. Elementary P.O. Box 532785, Harlingen TX 78553 Sandia View Elementary 20 Academy Dr., Conales NM 87048 SOUTIIWICTI-01 UMIVI-MITY SWAU Homecoming 1998 • April 9-12 The Museum of Student Life will be open Thursday, 1-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 10 Thursday, April 9 a.m.-noon, and 3-4:30 p.m.; Sabbath, 3- Nursing Seminar 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Huguley Memorial Medical Center Registration and Refreshments 1-5 p.m. Mabee Center 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon. Homecoming Banquet 6:15 p.m. Committee of 100 Cafeteria Tickets for the homecoming banquet are available for $8.50 per person if Friday, April 10 Prayer Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Committee of 100 Cafeteria requested by April 3, 1998. The price at Elmer Hagele '48 the door will be $9.50. To request tickets, Registration 8:30 a.m.-noon Mabee Center receive a Golf Classic registration form, Retirement Seminar 9:00 am. Mabee Center, Rm. 1 or for any other homecoming informa- Charles E O'Dell,Jr '45 tion, call Bev Mendenhall at the SWAU Committee of 100 Annual Mtg. 10:30 a.m. Barron Chapel Advancement office at 817.556.4731. Odd Friday Seminar 12 noon Conunittee of 100 Cafeteria, Honor classes: 1918-1947, 1948, 1953, Fisher Dining Foom 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983 and Registration and Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Keene Church Atrium 1988. Vespers, Mizpah Choraliers 7:30 p.m. Keene Church Sky Watch, Dr. Roy Campbell 9-10:00 p.m. Thomsen Observatory, Callicott Student Park Christina Cervantes Correspondent Sabbath, April 11 Worship Service 9:00 am. Keene Church LaRee Caviness Reidenbaugh '73 Southwestern nursing faculty Sanctuary Sabbath School 10:15 a.m. Keene Church conduct seminars in Mexico Linda Wiist Knutson '73 Four members of Southwestern Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Keene Church Adventist University's nursing faculty, Al Booker '73 Alumni-Community Potluck 1:30 p.m. Leiske-Pultar Gymnasium along with several members of Sunset Meditations 7:00 p.m. Keene Church Huguley Memorial Medical Center's SWAU Band/Reunion Band staff, traveled to Montemorelos, Honor Class Parties 8:30 p.m. Area Locations Mexico, October 24-26, to conduct Sunday, April 12 seminars for medical staff and stu- Homecoming Golf Classic 8:00 a.m. Riverview Golf Club dents at the Seventh-day Adventist Pancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Leiske-Pultar Gymnasium hospital.

20 RECORD / February 1998 "The hospital is seeking to the patients was depressing, the visit- There is an opportunity to return improve the medical and nursing stu- ing nurses were impressed with how later this year, possibly over spring dents' knowledge and skills in critical the patients' attitudes remained posi- break. "We are very much interested care. Teaching content was adapted tive. "We sensed their need," said in the prospect. It is possible that we to medication and equipment for Turner, "yet they were content with will take some of our nursing stu- Mexico," said Holly Gadd, associate life." dents from Southwestern to help in professor of nursing at Southwestern. The nurses were also impressed the clinic," said Turner. "Some of the subject matter we had with how the hospital utilized the Christina Cervantes planned to teach didn't relate to the resources available. "We take so Correspondent method of treatment there. We ended much for granted," said up teaching impromptu subjects as Moore. "For many of the needed to adapt to their needs." patients, basic health care Gadd was joined by three other isn't readily available. Very Southwestern colleagues, Dr. few can even afford correc- Catherine Turner, professor of nurs- tive lenses or hearing aids." ing and department chair; Dr. Penny Moore, assistant professor of nursing; and Joyce Melius, assistant professor Southwestern Adventist of nursing. University's nurse-ambas- Three of the professors from sadors to Mexico look over Southwestern spent one day in the their certificate of apprecia- local medical clinic conducting vision tion from Montemorelos University Hospital. They are, and hearing screening, taking blood seated from left: Penny Moore pressure, and other examinations. and Cathy Turner. Standing Although the condition of many of from left are Holly Gadd and Joyce Melius. Photo: Jason Renken (1.41SSITIID REAL ESTATE/HOUSING Jesus' soon coming. All replies confidential. dent participation. Position available June or Training is looking for a Christian nurse who Ski Winter Park, Colorado for skiing as Box 350, Tecumseh, MI 49286. 12-4t August 1998. Send resume and 3 reference wants to win souls for Christ while being paid a names to Dr. Rhonda Scott-Ennis, Chair, competitive salary. For more information call good as it gets! For rent: Town home, 3-bed- invites applica- Canadian University College Chemistry Dept. Phone: 423-239-2932; fax: 956.428.2731 and ask for Betty. You may send room, 21/2 baths, fully furnished, sleeps 9. For tions for appointment as English professor to information call 800.247.0894. Leave name, 423-238-2201; e-mail: rscottenn@south- resume to: New Beginning Nurse Aid Training, commence Aug. 15, 1998. Qualifications: PhD em.edu. 1-2t P.O. Box 532361, Harlingen, IX 78553. 2-lt address and phone number. 12-3t in English. Persons nearing completion of doc- Active retirement at its finest. Woodland toral work may also be considered. We are Director of Marketing: Evangelistic ministry Adventist human resources manager Estates Retirement Center, dubbed as the seeking a specialist in 19th and 20th century is seeking a multi-talented self-starter person to needed to fill director-level position at large "Chehalis Hilton," is undergoing major expan- British literature or in medieval and renais- oversee all aspects of marketing program medical center. Position will report to hospital sion. In-house apartments and luxurious new sance literature, but will also consider special- involving both written and oral presentations. administrator and to a corporate vice presi- duplexes available early '98. Daily vegetarian ties in other areas of British literature or in writ- Applicant should have excellent writing, per- dent. Search is currently confidential. Send meals. Transportation to local Adventist ing/composition. A demonstrated strength in sonal relations and communication skills. A resume to Ed Fly via fax (713.266.8133) or via churches provided. SDA physician owned and research will be viewed as a definite asset. Send working knowledge of photography, publish- e-mail (edf@witticieffercom). 2-1t resume, graduate transcripts, and 3 reference operated. Contact Jeanne Russell at ing, design and desktop publishing a must. Adventist healthcare executives and names to Vice President for Academic Preference given to individual with MA or BA in 360.748.0095. 1-2t managers: Several opportunities currently Administration, Canadian University College, Marketing and/or 3 years of marketing experi- exist at Adventist healthcare organizations. Retiring? Then spoil yourself in an apartment 235 College Ave., College Heights, Alberta T4L ence. Amazing Facts Ministry is located in the Send your confidential resume to Ed Fry or garden court room in Florida Only 20 min- 2E5. Fax: 403.782.3170; e-mail: Sacramento, CA area. Some travel required. (fax 713.266.8133) or e-mail (edf@wittki- utes from Orlando. SDA church on grounds [email protected]. 1-41 Contact Allen Hrenyk at Amazing Facts, P.O. Box effer. com). Witt/Kieffer is the oldest and and 13 local churches nearby. Conference 1058, Roseville, CA 95678 or call Want to earn outstanding extra income in largest healthcare executive search firm in owned. For information packet call 916.434.3880 ext. 3004. 1-2t 800.729.8017 or 407.862.2646. You'll be glad 1998? Discover KINGSWAY'S seller-friendly the country. Your resume will not be pre- you did! 1-3t method of receiving attractive extra income. Missionaries needed in Korea: SDA, native sented to any client before you are person- Even if you don't want to earn extra money, you English-speaking volunteers between 20 and ally interviewed by us and only with your Maui oceanfront 10th floor condo for rent on can still buy KINGSWAY'S nature-based nutri- 50 years of age; singles or couples (without permission. Fees are paid by the hiring beautiful sandy beach in Kahan& Sleeps 4. Well tional supplements at wholesale. No enrollment children) who are college graduates with bach- organization. 2-3t equipped kitchen, attractively decorated, fee, free catalog, free cassette on people of elor's degrees or higher to teach conversation- The University of Montemorelos, located in exceptional views across from island of Hunza and free information. Call al English and Bible for one year or more at the Mexico, is a division-owned institution of high- Molokai. Excellent whale watching Dec. 800.781.2688. 2-1t SDA language Institutes of Korea Experience er education in the Inter-American Division. through April. Scuba, snorkel, swim, sightsee not necessary—we train you. Volunteer mis- The General Conference Information The institution invites applications and nomina- and relax. $85/night. Call Marge McNeilus, sionaries are approved by the General Systems Services tions for the position of vice president of acad- 507.374.6747, fax 507.374.6072. 2-3t has 2 programming open- Conference. Benefits include: round-trip ticket, ings in Financial/Accounting Software emic affairs. For information call housing, utilities, insurance and stipend. For 305.443.7471 ext. 254. 2-11 EMPLOYMENT Development. 1-3 years experience in SQL more information contact Ray James, 40 database programming, Delphi, C++, MS ASI member organization has openings for Pleasant Dr., Sutter Creek, CA 95685. E-mail: Pine Forge Academy has positions for Access and 00A/OOD a plus. Please fax resume mission pilot, A&P mechanic and FBO manag- jamegr@cdepanet; phone 209.267-0416; fax Adventist faculty and staff for gifted and talented to LaVerne Henderson, Human Resources er. Instrument/commercial, 500 hours mini- 209.267.0342. 1-12t African-American students, 9-12 boarding, Services, Gen Conf of SDA, 301.680.6768. 1-2t mum, SE, ME. For service in beautiful Tanzania. beginning Aug. 1, 1998. Development director Wonderful opportunity for person looking for An RN or LVN is needed to teach CNA classes Southern Adventist University seeks position requires experience in marketing and an exciting, challenging opportunity to use their in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of Texas. organic chemistry professor with doctorate fundraising. Send resume to: Diana Gargalli, aviation training in sharing the Good News of Located in Harlingen, New Beginning Nurse Aid for teaching and research which involves stu- Principal, Pine Forge Academy, P.O. Box 338,

21 RECORD / February 1998 11DVIATIS111111111 Pine Forge, PA 19548; 610.326.5800 or send research and teaching experience. One open- Our physician-supervised, residential lifestyle be the most exciting experience of your life. See e-mail to [email protected]. 2-It ing for computer science (any area) and one programs can help prevent or reverse heart the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come for management information systems/software disease, diabetes, hypertension, excess weight alive in Europe. Visit Rome, Florence, General manager at KACS Christian radio engineering. Adventists contact Dr. Ann Gibson, and smoking. Call 800.213.8955 for free Waldensian valleys, Switzerland, Germany, station in Chehalis, WA to start 5/15/98. Dean, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI brochure. 1-3t France. $2900 includes airfare. Call Challenging position for individual with com- 616.471.5172. 49104-0020. Phone 616.471.3632. E-mail: -71 2-It munication, business, management and public [email protected]. 2-1t relations skills. Current manager is getting mar- Successful Computer Doting I! Did you know there is a newsletter for ried and relocating. Fax resumes to Sue Andrews University seeking program- exclusively for SDAs since 1974 SDA families who are homeschooling? Cummings at 360.740.9415. 2-1t mer/analyst. Master's degree preferred, ADVENTIST CONTACT The Adventist Home Educator offers encour- working knowledge of UNIX, experience in agement, support and information. The AHE We are in need of a female physician COBOL, C, Windows, the Web and Oracle. P 0 BOX 5419 fit Handbook is also available. Please send SASE internist BCBE; a male and a female Adventists contact David Heise, Director, Takomci Park, MD 20913-0419 for a free sample and information to Debbie 4 LUSA Phone: 589-4440 hydrotherapist, and office manager to work in Information Technology Services, Andrews (301) Burghart, 31124 Bandy Road, Little Rock, AR church owned and operated clinic in Pullman, University Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0880. 72211. 2-It 5-12t Washington. We also need clinical hydrothera- Phone 616.471.6124. Fax 616.471.6900. E- py and office equipment. Contact Jan Wijma, mail: [email protected]. 2-1t Save on RVs from Adventist dealership! P.O. Box 163, Farmington, WA 99128; Most major brands available. Nationwide we've 2-1t Andrews University seeks Oracle data- 509.287.2961. saved SDAs money for 25 years. $8 million base administrator. Master's degree pre- inventory. 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22 RECORD / February 1998 0 ITU11 ALLMOND, Edgar, born Oct 25, 1914 in Colorado City, Myrtle, Keene; daughter, Rebecca Lear, Keene; and broth- SOUTHWESTERN UNION TX and died Dec. 8, 1997 in Fort Worth, TX. Survivors: er, Howard Lear, Florida. wife, Mary, Fort Worth; and son, Perry L Allmond, Fort LESLIE, Esther, born Sept. 22, 1897 in Sherman, TX RECORD Worth. and died Nov. 22, 1997 in Killeen, VC Survivors: son, 777 So. Burleson Blvd. • P. 0. Box 4000 • Burleson, BANKSTON, Lillian, born Oct. 10, 1919 in Rockford, John Leslie, Mena, AR; and daughter, Meet Mason, TX 76097 • Phone 817/295-0476. Fax 817/447-2443, IL and died Dec. 29, 1997 in Fort Worth, IX Survivors: Granite Shoals, TX. CompuServe 74617,537 husband, Douglas, Alvarado, TX; sons, Gary Bankston, Jean Thomas, Editor MOSSER, Louise, born Jan. 19, 1909 in Fruitland, WA Cleburne, TX, and Don Bankston, Arlington, TX; daugh- Carla Baker, Editorial Assistant and died Dec. 18, 1997 in Saragosa, TX. Survivors: Judy Lawson. Layout and Design ters, Mary McClain, Hico, TX, and Marcia Pacheco, Las daughters, Ellen !Ulrike, Dallas, TX, and Hazel Wendt, Vegas, NV; brothers, Albert, Bobby, and Leroy Herbig, all Member. Associated Church Press Saragosa; brothers, Dr. Ramond Downs, San Diego, CA, of Rockford; and sisters, Elnora Peterson, Rockford, and and Bill Downs, Colville, WA; and sister, Hazel Vetter, SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE Vi Pelly, Steward, IL. President Max A. Trevino Bismark, ND. Secretary Samuel L. Green DUNN, Herman, born May 1, 1908 in Bowie, TX and Treasurer Deryl Knutson ROGERS, Jack, born Nov. 13,1944 in Cleburne, TX and died June 10,1997 in Midland, TX. Survivors: wife, Edna, Undertreasurer Joel Wallace died Dec. 30, 1997 in Keene, TX Survivors: mother, Assistant Treasurer Midland; son, Richard Dunn, Glen Rose, TX; daughters, Jerry Davidson Marvene Ragsdale, Keene; son, Buddy Gibson, Savoy, TX; Frances Soliz, San Gabriel, CA, and Virginia Plummer, DEPARTMENTS daughter, Lonna Baze, Alvarado, TX; and sister, Nancy Covina, CA; and sister, Evangeline Richman, Midland. ACS Dem Robles Bowen, Oxnard, CA. ASI Harvey Byram GAINES, Annie, born Nov. 15, 1912 in Davidson, OK Children's Ministries Margaret Taglavore SA1TERFIELD, Donald, born Feb. 7, 1935 in Communication Jean Thomas and died Sept 11, 1997 in Shreveport, I.A. Survivors: Gladewater, TX and died Dec. 12, 1997 in Oklahoma City, Education Douglas Walker sons, Tom Jr., Steve and Kenneth Gaines; daughter, OK Survivors: wife, Laverna, Oklahoma City; son, Family Ministries Buford Griffith Patricia Peeler; sisters, Louise McCollum and Cynthia Hispanic Coordinator Eddie Canales Kenneth Satterfield, Durant, OK; and daughter, Darla Gore; and brothers, Richard and Dwayne Dixon. Information Systems Services Jerrilynn Bicek Pius, Keene, TX. Personal Ministries Dem Robles HARTMAN, John, born Oct. 25, 1911 in Argentina and Religious Liberty Samuel L Green SCHNEIDER, Virgil August Otto (V.0.), born Feb. Sabbath School Buford Griffith died Dec. 4, 1997 in Berrien Springs, MI. Hartman 15, 1917 in Merrill, WI and died Dec. 4, 1997 in Keene, Women's Ministries Carla Baker served in the treasury and auditing departments for the 'IX He pastored several churches in Arkansas, Texas, Southwestern Union office for seven years. Survivors: TRUST SERVICES and Minnesota and was a departmental director in the Director Harvey Byram wife, Rosalind, Berrien Springs; son, Ronald Hartman, North Dakota and Oklahoma conferences. He built and Treasurer Joel Wallace Jellico, TN; and daughter, Cynthia Burrill, Berrien directed Summit Ridge Retirement Center in Harrah, OK. Springs. LOCAL CONFERENCE CORRESPONDENTS After retiring in Keene, he and his wife, Myrtle, became ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA - Pete Kostenko; P.O. Box HOGEN, E.K. Elm, born Nov. 25, 1911 in Riga, Latvia active in the senior citizen's center, Meals on Wheels and 31 000 (7025 Greenwood Road), Shreveport, LA 711 30 318/631-6240. and died Nov. 10, 1997 in Hot Springs, AR Survivors: the Cemetery Association. After his retirement, Schneider OKLAHOMA - John Moyer; (P.O. Box 32098) 4735 N.W. stepsons, Harold and George Hogan, Chicago, IL; broth- pastored the Granbury and Hico churches and served as 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73132; 405[721-6110. er, Hanst, Hot Springs; and sisters, Alma Berzins, Hot interim pastor for various Texas Conference churches. SOUTHWEST REGION - Bill Wright; (P.O. Box 226289) Springs, and Nanny Rorich, Germany. Survivors: son, Don Schneider, Berrien Springs, MI; 2212 Lanark, Dallas, TX 75266; 214/943-4491. daughter, Diane Ketchum, Cleburne, IX; and three TEXAS - Evadeane Peters; (P.O. Box 800) U.S. 67 & I-35, LAX, Oscar, born Jan. 8,1923 in Diaz, AR and died Jan. Alvarado, TX 76009-0800; 817/783-2223. grandchildren. TEXICO - Gladstone W. Simmons; (P.O. Box 7770) 4909 6,1997 in Fort Worth, TX. Survivors: wife, Deola; daugh- Canyon Dr., Amarillo, TX 79114; 806/353-7251. ter, Yvette Lax, Dallas, TX; and brothers, Walter lax, of ZUNIGA, Julia, born March 21, 1919 in Raventon, NM Nice, CA, Alfred Lax, Tulsa OK, Chester Lax, Foster City, and died Dec. 26, 1997 in Roswell, NM. Survivors: Communications or copy not originating in a local conference CA, and Charles Lax, Foster City. daughter, Leona McKnight, Roswell; brothers, Fermine of the Southwestern Union should be addressed to the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Montoya, San Diego, CA, Torribio Marrujo, Roswell, Ray LEAR, Richard, born Sept 30, 1922 in Royal Oak, MI P.O. Box 4000, Burleson, TX 76097. ALL COPY, SUBSCRIP- Marrujo, Barstow, CA, Leo Marrujo, Wilmington, CA, and TIONS, ADVERTISEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE and died Dec. 4, 1997 in Cleburne, TX. Survivors: wife, Joe Marrujo, Stockton, CA, and sister, Minnie Lozano, from church members in the Southwestern Union should be Longmont, CO. addressed to the LOCAL CONFERENCE OFFICE. Subscription: $10.00 per year.

COPY DEADLINES ANNOUNCEMINTS Announcements and articles for the Record should be sent to conference office by the 20th of the month and to Parkview Adventist Academy invites alumni to Jean Strickland. For information, call the alumni office at the Union by the 25th of the month. its reunion on Valentine's Day 540.740.3161, ext 213. Parkview Adventist Academy, in Oklahoma City, invites all former students to attend its reunion Feb. 14, 1998. For Valley Grande Academy celebrates homecoming Sunset Calendar more information, call Keith Barker at 405.427.6525. weekend FM.13 FA /I t7 Mr. I Mr .13 tar n Valley Grande Academy announces its annual alumni Abilene, TX 6:17 6:23 6:29 6:40 6:45 6:50 Forest Lake church hosts adult ministries weekend March 27 and 28, 1998. Honor classes are Amarillo, TX 6:21 6:28 6:34 6:47 6:53 6:59 Brownsville, TX 6:17 6:22 6:26 6:34 6:38 6:41 workshop 1948, 1958, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1988, and 1993, with Dallas, TX 6:04 6:10 6:16 628 6:33 6:38 The second annual Creative Workshop, sponsored by the special emphasis on the classes of 1963 to 1973. All El Paso, TX 5:44 5:51 5:56 6:07 6:12 6:17 alumni are encouraged to attend. Fort Worth/ 6:06 6:12 6:18 6:30 6:35 6:40 North American Adult Ministries, will be held March 20- Keene, TX 28 at the Forest Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church in For more information, call Sandra Nelson at Galveston/ 6:02 6:07 6:12 6:22 6:26 6:31 Apopka, Fla. To register, call 407.869.0680 by March 9. 956.969.0027. Houston, TX Gentry, AR 5:50 5:57 6:04 6:17 6:24 6:30 little Rock, AR 5:43 5:50 5:56 6:09 6:15 6:21 Shenandoah Valley Academy hosts alumni Romanian student seeking to study English Muskogee, OK 5:54 6:01 6:08 6:21 6:27 6:33 weekend at SWAU this fall needs sponsors to help pay for atten- New Orleans, LA 5:41 5:47 5:53 6:02 6:07 6:11 dance. An excellent violinist, will share talents with Keene Oklahoma City, OK 6:03 6:10 6:17 6:30 6:36 6:42 Shenandoah Valley Academy will celebrate its alumni San Antonio, TX 6:16 6:22 6:27 6:37 6:41 6:45 weekend April 17-19, 1998. Many exciting events are Camerata and area churches. The university offers a Santa Fe, NM 5:36 5:43 5:50 6:03 6:10 6:15 scheduled, including retirement recognition for Bill and three-way match applying to room, board and tuition. Shreveport, LA 5:52 5:59 6:04 6:16 6:21 6:26 For information call (817) 556-4731. Tulsa, OK 5:56 6:03 6:10 6:23 6:30 6:36

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