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2 Editorial: Do Not Forget Why You Are Here 3 Operation Amigo: Do Not for,?;O: Why Gannavaram, India, Evanglistic Crusade 2000 you Are HE7':f •

4 New Members BY WALTER L. WRIGHT, LAKE UNION 5 Meet Gordon Retzer, New CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Lake Union President 6 NAD K-12 Teachers Conven- tion in Dallas Makes History I arrived in the Dominican Republic nine hours after taking off from South Bend. 9 Annual ASI Convention Stresses Maybe it was because the baggage handlers had dropped my suit bag in a Priority of Mission puddle of water, soaking all my underwear, dress shirts, suits and fading the new 10 Andrews and Evangelism Field ties onto each other. Maybe it was the narrow streets and uncollected trash, or School Create Stories and maybe it was the hotel phone system that was out of order after a lightning strike. I Friendships am not sure what had me riled, but I am sure that God was displeased with me. 12 Global Mission and the Maranatha Spirit He suddenly reminded me of why I was in Santo Domingo. I was not sent 13 Bible Labs—Service Learning at to evaluate the country and its infrastructure. It was not to judge the culture, the Its Best people, or their manner of driving. I was sent there to love them. 14 Youth Ministry Leadership 2000 Yes, love them. Love them enough to share the story of Jesus and His 15 Exploring God's World: grace. After all, He is the source of their salvation, as well as mine. I was to love Porcupine Fish them enough to learn about them—their hopes, fears and dreams. I was sent to 16 Adventist Health System love them as Jesus loves them. Midwest Region News And guess what? At the same moment God reminded me of why I was 17 Andrews University News 0 18 Education News there, a remarkable attitude adjustment came over me. I started to laugh along with 19 Local Church News the people at some of the drivers, reminding myself of my frequent frustration with 21 Mileposts some of the drivers in Michigan. 26 Classified Ads I cancelled having hotel management switch me to the room I should 28 Announcements have had. The reason: I saw the fantastic view of the ocean and the palm trees. It 30 eXtreme Grace was always there, I just hadn't noticed. I began to really see that wonderful 31 Profiles of Youth country and its marvelously-resilient people. I started to appreciate how they have COVER endured, even thrived, through adversities that I have never experienced.

A 10-week youth crusade "Revelation Then it happened. I loved them! No, I really mean it. I wanted to tell each Promises Hope" in Grand Rapids (see story of them just how much Jesus cares—how much I care. And I did it! Night after on page 10) resulted in baptisms during the Sabbath program at the August ASI con- night, to over-capacity crowds, I preached the good news that Jesus saves. And vention. Herald photo. those beautiful people, for whom Jesus died, responded with great enthusiasm and The Lake Union Herald (ISSN 0194-908X) were baptized in His name. 0 is published monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. My prayer shall always be: "Lord, help me not to forget why I am here." Do you remember why you are here? Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, MI, and additional mailing offices. Yearly subscription price $7.50; single cop- ies 50 cents. Vol. 92, No. 10. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: Lake Union Herald, P. 0. Box 6 C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.

2 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 Now YOU CAN READ THE LAKE UNION HERALD ONLINE. computer. He became the link to our families. Though Raja is a Hindu, he r began to see in us and in Rau and OPERATION AMIGO Rubin, his co-workers, the love of Jesus as we went about our daily routine. Raja continues to e-mail me now that I am back in the United States. With the Lord's help, I will continue to witness to him. E \/;_ArIgc-211Siii• 000 Jim Wyckoff was the speaker for the meetings, and for sixteen nights he preached the Word of God. We began with about 150 people in attendance BY RICHARD MUSKETT the hotel housekeeping manger. Rubin the first night, and the number is a Christian Catholic whose father continued to grow each night until we was English and n April 17 of this year, Bob had more than mother was Indian. and Gail Jordan from the 900 in He too had Jesus Hillsdale (Illinois) Church, attendance! O in his heart, and he along with Jim Wyckoff and myself, We were able talked to us daily members of the Houghton Lake to distribute about what he had (Michigan) Church, left for 1,079 Bibles in read in his Daily Gannavaram, India, for a one-month the Telugu Bread Devotional. evangelistic crusade. While in language, Gannavaram which is the • we stayed at people's the Hotel native Ilapuram and tongue. became When the call acquainted went out to with three accept Jesus special men During the evangelistic crusade in as their who worked • India, Jim Wyckoff spoke to an au- Savior, there and dience of more than 900 people. hundreds made our stay stood for Him, an enjoyable and many came experience. forth wanting to First, there Approximately 1,079 Telugu lan- be baptized. As a guage Bibles were distributed. was Rau, the result, the hotel restau- pastors in the Rubin • rant manager, who provided us with nearby areas prayed our noon meal each day. Rau is a baptized 284 with Christian Hindu. He was a true people. us Christian with the love of Jesus in his Though I had also, heart, but from outward appearances many apprehen- and he was a Hindu with the red dot on his sions about forehead. Rau longed for the day that during his last From left: Richard Muskett and James Wyckoff going to India, I he could openly preach the second from the Houghton Lake Church, and Robert am glad God prayer coming of Christ. He came to our hotel and Gail Jordan from the Hillsdale Church, all gave me this with room on several occasions and prayed participated in the crusade. opportunity to be Rau earnestly for us and our mission. He a witness for Him. I can more fully told how he had two visions on the and us, he prayed in his own words for the first time in his life—not a memo- appreciate what God has given me, and second coming of Christ, both I thank Him daily for the blessings I rized prayer, but a prayer from his heart biblically correct. Rau's testimony was saw in India. truly a witness for Christ and touched to his God. • our hearts. Last of all, there was Raja, a Richard Muskett is the head deacon Second, there was Rubin Joseph, loveable Hindu who operated the hotel at the Houghton Lake Church.

VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT LUC.ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD. OCTOBER 2000 • 3 the first song each night, Ruth would leave and go into the fellowship hall to • prepare for her next day's school NEW MEMBERS assignment—this way she felt she could also escape the convicting power of the preaching of God's Word. ILLINOIS Nevertheless, God gave me the But the Lord still used this opportu- When I was a little girl, frequently a courage to follow through on my nity—since Ruth had to know when to Christian aunt of mine would take me convictions. A few months later, return to the sanctuary to accompany to church with her on Sundays. Then without telling anyone in my immediate the appeal song, she had to leave the • when I was 10 years old my grand- family, I had Priscilla dedicated at speaker turned on in the room. mother, Nancy Psik, moved back into church. Decision time arrived in the our area, and she began taking my God continued to send people into crusade, and many prayers were siblings and me to the Mattoon my life, such as an Adventist aunt, ascending to God's throne room. Seventh-day Adventist Church. I had who helped me grow and be strong. "Lord, we just must have Ruth!" Dan always felt like something was missing God gave me the strength and courage had just finished preaching The Seal of to start baptismal lessons. So that I God or the Mark of the Beast. We in my life, and that's when I found • what it was. It was love. Love for the could study freely, I kept the lessons knew Ruth had heard the message Savior, the Word, and a genuine love at work and completed them during through the speaker system—what for each other. As a result, I expressed breaks. On Priscilla's second birthday, would be her response? We did not a desire to be baptized, but I was I was finally baptized into the Mattoon have long to wait! The God of heaven forbidden by my father from doing so. Church. moved upon her heart all night. When I was about 15 years old, my Teresa Dawn as told to Lisa Poole, "Dave," Ruth said to her husband grandmother took me to the Northern Mattoon Church communication the next morning, "I am thinking of Illinois camp meeting where Don secretary becoming a Sabbath-keeper, but I want to remain a member of my own Schneider, then Lake Union president, MICHIGAN was speaking. At the end of his denomination." Just as soon as the Through many years in evangelism, sermon, Elder Schneider made an words escaped her lips, the Holy Spirit I have come to realize that "people's appeal for those who had never given spoke directly to her. "Ruth, you know extremities are just God's opportuni- their hearts to Jesus, to do so right what you should do; you know what ties." As we prepared for the evange- then. Although I responded to his you must do. Are you going to walk listic crusade in the Houghton Lake, appeal eagerly, I was sad at the same toward Me—or are you walking Michigan, Church, we learned that time. I was not allowed to demonstrate away?" With deep emotion, Ruth said there was no pianist. My husband, my love for Jesus through baptism. I to Dave, "I know what I should do; I Evangelist Dan Collins, counseled with talked to Elder Schneider following know what I must do—and I'm coming Jeff Arthur, church pastor, and they that service, and he spoke words of home!" With joy, Dave lovingly agreed to hire Ruth Boys. Ruth's encouragement to me regarding my embraced his wife. "Honey, this is the husband, Dave, is a member of the situation. best Christmas present I could ever local Adventist church, but what made Years later I still wanted to be have!" this decision unique is the fact that baptized, but I Ruth desired to restudy all the a Ruth was a church member of another found myself in biblical truths, so Pastor Jeff went denomination and a teacher in one of a failing through the Amazing Facts Bible that denomination's schools. marriage with a study folders with her. Sabbath, June As we met to practice our music little baby. I 10, Ruth Boys was baptized. each evening, I had an opportunity to continued to Kay Collins, evangelistic crusade become better acquainted with Ruth. I attend church, correspondent was immediately impressed with her and I wanted to sincerity and her deep love for Jesus. a Teresa Dawn, have my She told me that at one time she had who is now an ac- daughter taught in a Seventh-day Adventist tive member of Priscilla church school for eight years. The the Mattoon dedicated to the Church, is pic- Lord laid a great burden on my heart to Lord. However, tured here with see her return to the biblical truths she my father and her daughter had once loved and taught. I began to Priscilla who was Priscilla's father intercede most earnestly for her. dedicated ear- said "No!" 0 lier. Just as soon as I finished singing Dave and Ruth Boys

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ordon Retzer was elected as the new Lake Union GConference president on Monday, August 28, by the Lake Union Conference Executive Commit- tee. He fills the vacancy left by Don Schneider who was elected president of the North American Division at the recent General Conference session in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Elder Retzer has served most recently as president of the Florida Conference, and has been the presi- dent of both the Kansas-Nebraska and 41 the Rocky Mountain Conferences. He has also served as executive secretary and ministerial director in the Rocky Mountain Conference and Sabbath Gordon and Cheryl (Marley) Retzer school and personal ministries director will soon be moving to Berrien in the Iowa Conference and has Springs, Michigan, to join the Lake pastored in the Florida and Iowa Union Conference family. • conferences. Prior to being the president of the says, "without having to work at it, Their daughter Carisa, a Union College Florida Conference, Gordon was the and in fact I learned Spanish almost graduate, her husband Craig Carr, and manager of Adventist World Radio in before learning English." He was a daughter Cassie, live in Berrien Guam and then moved to the General 1964 graduate of Greater Miami Springs while Craig completes his Conference headquarters in Silver Academy, and graduated from seminary training. Their son Tim, a Spring, Maryland, serving as president Southern Missionary College in1968 senior, is completing a double major in of Adventist World Radio. He said of with a degree in theology. business and international business in 10 his experience that it has been "a He and his wife Cheryl Marley, a Denver, Colo. privilege no matter where it has been nursing student, were married in 1968, Gordon runs two miles a day, to help advance the kingdom of God and immediately started their pastoral enjoys golf, hiking, snow skiing, on earth. It's a privilege to make ministry in the Florida Conference camping, snorkeling, being in nature, friends and learn from others, and we where, after four years, he was and both he and Cheryl are certified feel very grateful to God and the ordained to the pastoral ministry. They scuba divers. He likes music and says, church for allowing us to participate in then moved to Berrien Springs to "I love playing the piano and partici- the mission God has given us." study at the Seventh-day Adventist pating in worship through music." 0 Gordon, 54, was born in St. Helena, Theological Seminary, and he com- He says that he wants a spiritual California. His parents, Fernon and pleted his Master of Divinity degree in closeness with God. "I have a passion Dorothy, were missionaries in the 1975. for God and seek dependence on Him daily. I want to have unwavering faith Inter-American Division and moved to Cheryl was also a preacher's kid since in God, coupled with a genuine love Columbia when Gordon was 2 or 3 her father and grandfather were both for people. I want Jesus to live in me. I years old. Gordon says, "I'm a Adventist ministers. While in Colorado, want closeness with Cheryl and my preacher's kid, because both my father she completed her bachelor of science family, I want God to inspire my 0 and my grandfather were Adventist degree in nursing, graduating cum laude. leadership. I want to expand my mind ministers." His father Fernon, was the She works part time at the Florida Hos- and see big ideas for the church. I Sabbath school director for the Inter- pital as a labor and delivery nurse, and want to maintain a balance in my life American Division, the General part time at the Florida Conference in and not take it all too seriously. I want Conference, and the Southern Union. the role of nurturing pastors' wives. Gor- to laugh and enjoy the journey." Gordon's parents are retired and live in don says, "Cheryl has a close walk with Tennessee. God, has a real gift in caring for people, Richard Dower is editor of the Lake Growing up in Columbia and Costa and her smile is a blessing to all." Union Herald. Rica, Gordon learned Spanish, as he The Retzer's have two children.

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BY PAT HUMPHREY YEARS OF PLANNING LAKE UNION WELL REPRESENTED Planning for the event began about Linda Fuchs was one of 510 nspirational. Excellent. Awesome. four years ago as the result of a teachers, administrators, and family Spiritual. Spectacular. Enriching. unanimous vote by the NAD Union members from the Lake Union who I Refreshing. These are just a few Directors Education Council to host a attended the teachers convention. • of the expressions teachers used to division-wide teachers convention. Additionally, several convention describe their experience at the first- During the initial planning stages, only presenters were from the Lake Union, ever North American Division K-12 about 4,000 teachers were expected to including Jim Tucker, Paul Brantley, Teachers Convention held in Dallas, attend, but by the time of the event, and Don Murray of Andrews Univer- Texas, August 13-16. 6,200 people had registered. Partici- sity; Melvin Wade; and Gary Randolph More than 6,000 teachers, school pants expressed warmth, enthusiasm, and Gary Sudds, director and associate administrators, conference and union and appreciation as they listened to director of education for the Lake 0 personnel, including family members, 210 speakers who conducted 310 Union. from the North American Division breakout sessions and eight special (NAD), along with special guests from guests who gave presentations at PAULSEN'S CHALLENGE outside the NAD, converged at the general sessions and worship assem- Sunday night's opening session set Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas for the blies. In the exhibit hall, nearly 100 the tone for the meetings with a largest gathering of educators in exhibitors captivated the attention of keynote address to educators by Seventh-day Adventist history. teachers with educational materials for General Conference President Jan • "The convention far exceeded our display and for sale, occupying 140 Paulsen. "Three idols in the modern hopes," said Dick Osborn, vice booth spaces. world are wealth, education, and president for education at the NAD therapy," Paulsen said. "Therapy has LIKE A REUNION office of education. "Teachers left here its place, but what has happened to feeling proud to be Adventist educa- Linda Fuchs of Ruth Murdoch God, to prayer, to Bible study? The fact tors, realizing that they are part of a Elementary School in Berrien Springs, is that none of the three [idols] can, in bigger system." Michigan, found the convention to be and of themselves, provide us with a very positive experience. "The North healing for our broken world and American teachers convention was a broken lives. ... True education looks great blessing!" Linda said. "Those first of all to God. This is the antidote planning it did an outstanding job. I to making education an idol." can't think of anything that I didn't Challenging teachers to equip like. students both professionally and "A personal highlight for me was spiritually, Paulsen admonished them to see my eighth-grade teacher, the to consider carefully the sacred work very best teacher I ever had! I had not seen him since my eighth-grade that has been entrusted to them. "You graduation 33 years ago. How he teachers are my fellow ministers," he inspired me! And now I have been said. "You have a trusted role because teaching for 25 years, taking with me of the special material placed in your his philosophy of a Christ-centered hands. You are entrusted with the task The New Generation Singers of Forest classroom with a teacher who knows of forming it. You give the material its Lake Academy was one of several character. You help it to discover both musical groups to perform at the how to have fun and who really cares NAD K-12 Teachers Convention. about kids' lives!" its value and its usefulness."

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peakers as (from left) Joan Coggin, Loma Linda; Calvin Rock, GC; Dick Osborn, NAD; Harry Wong; Leland Kaiser, futurist;.. .

Also addressing the large gather- the principles expressed in the original they felt affirmed in their ministry. "We ing of educators during the opening publication; only the language has had such a feast of talented presenters session was special guest Joe been updated. to remind us why we chose to be McTighe, executive director of the teachers and just how important that SPIRIT OF PRAYER Council for American Private Educa- commitment is," expressed one partici- tion. "Adventist schools are a vital Evident during the meetings was a pant. part of the private educational spirit of prayer and consecration. A community," Mc Tighe remarked. "I special season of prayer, led by Ruthie Also impressive was the positive am in awe of your energy and spirit, Jacobsen, NAD prayer ministries impact that the large gathering of and I have a deep respect for the coordinator, and Trevan Osborn, son Adventists made on hotel and conven- commitment you bring to your noble of Dick Osborn, invoked the blessings tion staff and the local Dallas commu- work." of God, not only during the meetings, nity. Mercy Little of the Dallas Housing but for teachers and students during Bureau, who worked closely with CONVENTION THEME convention planners to The convention's theme, "The arrange hotels for conven- Call, The Challenge, The Commit- tion participants, told Dick ment," was the brainchild of Bill Osborn that the Adventist Reinke, associate educational group is the nicest one she superintendent of the Michigan has ever worked with. "I Conference, whose theme was don't know much about selected as the winner among 200 your church," Little said, entries in a theme-writing contest. "but the way your people When asked to reflect on his therne, have been with me makes Bill commented, "As I thought about me think about joining your a theme, I realized that teaching is church." This is just one of more than a job, more than a profes- many such praises from sion—it is a calling. We are called to others who interacted with 1 A season of prayer was held during the opening ses- lead children to Jesus Christ." sion of the teachers convention, Sunday evening Au- convention participants. A highlight of the opening session gust 13. Tuesday evening was the unveiling of the newly- marked another historic published book, True Education, a the upcoming school year. event for the Adventist Church—the modem adaptation of Ellen G. White's One of the most typical sights was largest formal banquet ever held in the classic volume, Education. James Nix, of people renewing old acquaintances. church's history. A total of 5,400 director of the Ellen G. White Estate, "I've seen people here that I haven't persons were served by 240 waiters who and Bob Kyte, president of Pacific seen in years," was a frequent com- accomplished the task in a mere 45 Press Publishing Association, ment among attendees. Hugs and minutes. "Educators can learn a lot from presented a copy of the book to Jan warm greetings were a regular part of the service industry," master of ceremo- Paulsen, and provision was made for convention activities as well as nies Dick Osborn commented. every convention attendee to receive networking and exchanging ideas. One of those honored at the awards a complimentary copy. Nix, who was Teachers realized that they're not banquet for his years of involvement responsible for the content of the alone, but part of a larger worldwide and distinctive service in Adventist new edition, assured the audience educational system. Most importantly, education was Frederick Stephan, who that no changes have been made in many who attended expressed that received the Medallian of Distinction.

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Also recognized were Tom and Violet Zapara, whose generous donations have funded numerous $1,000 cash awards to teachers who demonstrate excellence in education. Over the years the Zapara awards have amounted to more than 1.5 million dollars given to Adventist educators. The stage overflowed as more than 400 former Zapara award recipients gathered around the Zaparas in their honor.

COMMITMENT SERVICE

The convention climaxed with a Dick Osborn invites all past Zapara award winners to join him commitment service in which teachers and the Zaparas on stage at the awards banquet. read responsively, indicating their response to the call, challenge, and expectation of Adventist educators in your room on it," he continued. commitment to involve themselves in has always been that they would help "We have not one dime to spend in the the lives of students and parents and facilitate for his own children (and Adventist Church for any teacher who to live a life of service to Jesus Christ. others, as well) a personal relationship is not a full-time missionary. Will you Newly-elected North American with Jesus. "It's [education] not about do it?" he asked. "Will you be God's Division President Don Schneider school boards, discipline and grades. messenger to bring boys and girls face gave a stirring message, reminding It's about leading children to Jesus to face with Jesus?" teachers that their true work is that of a Christ," Schneider admonished teachers. Patricia Humphrey is the assistant missionary. Citing personal examples, editor of the "Make a prayer list. Put every kid Southwestern Union Schneider said that his greatest Record.

Fred Stephan In recognition of his involvement in and influence upon Adventist educa- tion, Fred Stephan received the highest award ever to be given in Adventist education, the Medalian of Distinction. "The Lord has been most gracious to Sylvia and me as we have spent these years in Adventist education," Stephan said upon accepting the award. "To the teachers, the unsung heroes, we say thank you." Among other major contributions, one of Stephan's most significant was the establishment of the Ministry of Teaching credential. His influence also Veteran educator Frederick brought about equal pay for pastors and teachers, a pioneering effort in the Stephan was awarded the Medal- denomination. Stephan's experience includes serving as a teacher and princi- lion of Distinction at the awards pal in Wisconsin, an educational superintendent in the New England and banquet in recognition of his pio- neering efforts and innovations in Michigan conferences, director of education for the Lake Union, and director Adventist education. of K-12 education for the North American Division a

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BY SHIRLEY BURTON heard in a choice of seven seminars, Paulsen and North American Division plenary sessions, and free-time President Don Schneider praised ASI hey had planted seven fellowship. Scattered throughout the laypersons for taking their posts with churches during the past year; T held evangelistic meetings in the Philippines, Russia, Romania, and India; conducted health fairs across the North American Division and a few places overseas; supported national Cambodian pastors; begun ministries to reclaim young adults lost to the church; devised new web site outreaches; and underwritten a youth witnessing crusade in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ahead of the international Church leaders Jan Paulsen, General Conference president, (left) and Don convention. Schneider, North American Division president, (center), brought greetings to the All the while they were serving as ASI convention during the Sabbath morning services. Cynthia Prime, vice-presi- lay leaders in their congregations and/ dent of a fragrance company in Indianapolis was one of the seminar speakers. or cooperating with their conference two exhibit halls and among the 270 the paid clergy to finish the work for programs in other ways, and praising displays were publishers of witnessing these end-times. Always shared on God for His goodness in blessing their materials, broadcasters of the message, 3ABN, the nightly and Sabbath healthcare, manufacturing, educa- and developers of cyber Bible-study meetings were also beamed around the tional, and agricultural careers as well models for witnessing concepts. Both world on the network's new global as their faith-sharing adventures. General Conference President Jan satellite system. "ASIers are really taking the gospel commission seriously," says Sandy Miller, from Madison, Wisconsin, president of the Lake Union Adven- tist-laymen's Services and Industries (ASI) chapter, as she reports on the 53rd annual convention of the organization held in early August. Noting that more laypersons than ever before were in attendance in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sandy observed, "It's a good indication of the lay movement seeking to let itself be known again." With a motto of "Sharing Christ in the Marketplace," the ASI focus The Lake Union Boulevard was the brainchild during 2000 is making "Christ's of Chris Randall, the chief operating officer Mission—Our Priority," an emphasis of NaviGroup, a management company in Lawton, Michigan.

VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT LUC.ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 • 9 Although emphasis is placed on Seeking to prepare the next active ASI members who share ideas generation for mission, six programs U which may be adapted by the others, for children, from tiny tots to youth, to ASIers and guests from the seven area participate in included serving in a Adventist churches also contributed local soup kitchen and a nearby health more than $5,000 to the regular ministry. Denominational heritage Sabbath school mission offering for was recaptured in visits to Adventist evangelistic centers in the Euro-Africa Historic Village in Battle Creek, Division and pledged $4.2 million for Michigan's "cereal city." Even the at-home and foreign missions. Country cereal industry began in an Adventist Life Vocational Academy in Portage, lay institution! In other community outreaches, Wisconsin; Upper Lower Michigan ASIers hosted a city-wide Prayer Peninsula Literature Evangelist Breakfast and joined with Rotarians for Training; Women in Renewal at Berrien their regular luncheon at ASI's Springs, Michigan; and the Grand headquarters hotel, where an ASI Rapids youth crusade were allotted member who owns a California $323,000. privatized prison was the featured Included in the special projects is speaker. a new contextualized DVD with Next year's convention for layper- BY MYRA NICKS I sermons in simple English which can sons dedicated to finding their place in be used by any untrained layperson mission will be in Sacramento, Califor- or twelve Andrews University wanting to reach out for a community nia, August 8-11. seminary and religion students, witness. Scripts will also be available F the summer of 2000 was a in seven languages with appropriate Shirley Burton is ASI communication memorable one. Between June 8 and graphics for multiple ethnic usage. director. August 19, these students played an important role in an evangelistic • crusade held in Grand Rapids, Youth Crusade Precedes Convention Michigan. "The Andrews students really pulled together over the Highlighting the Sabbath school program at ASI's convention was the summer. I don't know if they knew baptism of 40 who had accepted Christ as their Savior at the conclusion of a what they were getting into, but they month-long evangelistic series held in the Godwin Heights High School in the stepped out in faith, willing to learn," Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming. said Louis Torres, one of the team Youth from ASI families and students from both Black Hills Mission Col- directors. 0 lege and Andrews University teamed together for the twice-nightly series, The Andrews students were part endorsed and supported by both the Michigan and Lake Region conferences. of three groups who collaborated Calling themselves Youth for Jesus, they chose "Revelation Promises Hope" during the 10-week "Revelation as the series theme. Promises Hope" series. David Supporting a Black Hills team, which Assherick of Black Hills Mission had been making friends in the area since College, South Dakota, was the February, and with David Asscherick as speaker for the crusade. Twelve the speaker, ASI teens and youth students from Black Hills Mission 4 greeted, prayed, ushered, parked cars, College and about 30 students held street signs, sang, and interacted sponsored by Adventist-laymen's one-on-one with those attending. Services and Industries (ASI) worked Louis Tones, Black Hills evangelism with the Andrews religion students instructor and ASI 's coordinator of evan- to initiate friendships with those in gelism, directed a field school of evange- the Grand Rapids area and to share lism for all involved with the effort. Total the gospel message. a baptisms reached 113, and another hun- Team members began their dred desire further study. In fact, the summer by making initial contacts response has been so unprecedented that with community members. The the Michigan Conference has invited students knocked on doors, talked to Daniel Mesa, a 22-year-old Black Hills David Asscherick from the Black people about the evangelistic series, Hills Mission College, was the Mission College graduate, to form a new and left fliers informing people of the speaker for the youth meetings congregation of the newly baptized and evening meetings at the Central sponsored by ASI in Grand Rapids. nurture further interest. 0 by John Treolo

10 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 Now YOU CAN READ THE LAKE UNION HERALD ONLINE. • A fir If ;.1_r1TI '11SM ri r=11 SHric)D1 Frienciships a Seventh-day Adventist Church. By the together," explained Marlene coming to God and it's so awe- end of the crusade, all the students Santiago, a senior religion major from some. It's weird, but a good had formed friendships and continued Andrews University. "Doing it weird," she said. to visit those whom they had invited ourselves would have been like trying Louis Petit-Frere, a senior to the meetings, encouraging them to to do a job with only one hand. You theology major at Andrews, continue in their newfound relation- can do the job better with both hands." developed a friendship over the ship with Christ. Each of the students had a different course of the summer which Practical training was provided by story to tell about the summer. "Some demonstrated to him God's ability Louis Torres from Black Hills Mission students were scared to death to go to work on people's hearts. "I met College. The Andrews evangelistic door-to-door," Stefanovic admitted. a former Adventist lady who had a team was co-directed by Ranko "One student admitted her fear, so I lot of hard feelings associated Stefanovic, associate professor of prayed with her. The lady Marlene met with the church. What usually is a religion at Andrews. "When the after that was the first lady to be ten-minute visit turned into six Michigan Conference started planning baptized during the series. That helped hours. She really opened up. We build Marlene's confidence," continued to visit her and became he said. "I was a little hesitant, good friends. What she really but I prayed to God and told needed was a friend and people to Him he'd have to help me be talk to. That was the highlight of more confident, and He did," the summer for me," said Louis. Marlene added. She felt that Stefanovic views his role as co- the fact she was a friend director as more of a spiritual instead of a preacher was an cheerleader than a leader. "My role important part of the summer. was to be with the students, to be "When the lady saw me as a a mentor, to work with discour- friend, she was more open," aged kids and help them get back Marlene said. on their feet again," he said. He Delinda Snyder, from Dayton, Ohio, and a se- Colleen Jowsman, a senior sees the evangelistic series as a nior youth ministries major at Andrews Univer- religion major, was happy to starting point in teaching people sity, gives a Great Controversy to those who see her mother, Jennie, re- about spirituality. "People cannot attend the youth crusade in Grand Rapids. baptized as a member of the be converted in 20 days. Evange- for this program, we discovered that Seventh-day Adventist Church. "My lism is fighting for souls," he said. two other groups were going to be in mom was baptized in 1980, but she The Grand Rapids crusade is the area at the same time. We dis- left the church the same year she was the fourth consecutive year that cussed whether three groups could baptized. She didn't want to be part of Andrews has been involved in work together and decided 'why a church that was full of hypocrites," training students for evangelism. not?'" Stefanovic said. Colleen said. Colleen believes her mom Bible studies, effective preaching, Challenges have become assets to became closer to God when she and church member visitation. the team over the course of the stopped smoking and drinking and Next year the field evangelism summer. "We've all learned from they both started having morning school will be held in the Detroit different perspectives, but we comple- devotional time together. "I never area. ment each other and have been able to thought I'd experience this in my Myra Nicks is an Andrews work more effectively by coming whole entire life, but now my mom is University Relations staff writer.

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BY C. ELWYN PLAINER LAKE UNION MEMBERS president, reported that because of Judy and Andy Snyder, Berrien Maranatha's help in building new he Maranatha Volunteers Springs, Michigan, who have been churches and a publishing house, the International (Maranatha) involved with Maranatha and its church is "growing at an uncontrol- T organization often holds their founder, John Freeman, from the lable rate. We have organized more annual international conventions on beginning in 1969, were among the 300 than 200 churches and about 1,000 the site of an academy or college or who attended this year's convention. houses of light because of another institution in North America Maranatha's work." REPORTS OF RAPID CHURCH GROWTH where members can undertake major FASTEST MEMBERSHIP GROWTH maintenance or capital improvement This year's convention attendees projects before and after the conven- learned about the amazing growth in But the fastest membership growth is in India where 10,000 were being tion. baptisms in India, described by Ron Watts, president of the Southern baptized every month during the first Rio LINDO ACADEMY Asian Division. Several representa- half of 2000, according to Watts. At This year's convention was held at tives from Latin America also under- that rate India needs 10,000 churches, Rio Lindo Academy, Healdsburg, scored how important it is to have a he added. California, July 27-30. More than 100 church in communities which have Not only do Maranatha Volunteers Maranatha volunteers arrived two new congregations, so that the new contribute their service, but members weeks in advance of the convention converts remain active in the church at the convention contributed and armed with tools, paint brushes, and feel that they are a part of a pledged to give $250,000 toward new sandpaper and lots of enthusiasm, and permanent organization. churches in India and Inter America. went to work. "Who would have thought a few GET INVOLVED! "They re-roofed 11 faculty homes, years ago that we would have built a To participate in Maranatha's repainted the dormitories, replaced church where there were no mem- contribution to Global Mission, write guestroom showers in the girls bers?" questioned Isreal Leito, Inter to Maranatha Volunteers International, dormitory, remodeled many student American Division president. "But 1600 Sacramento Inn Way, Suite 116, rooms, and completed several other Maranatha adopted that plan. Soon Sacramento, CA 95815, or call (916) projects," Rio Lindo principal, Albert after a church is built, it is filled with 920-1900, or go to their web site: Miller said. "They contributed almost new believers. Maranatha breaks the www.maranatha.org. 16,000 hours of labor. Including the traditional mold of evangelism. The materials, the improvements would be strategy works." C. Elwyn Platner is the Pacific Union valued at almost $750,000." Daniel Fontaine, Cuba Union Conference communication director.

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BY BILL REINKE Adventist schools for the past thirteen healthy lifestyle. As a result of this years. It still generates enthusiasm program and the influence from ervice learning is becoming a from the students and serves the needs students at Gobles Jr. Academy, major focus for many public of many people in our communities. Northview students developed a • Sschools across our country. A From one-room schools to single- puppet show that illustrates the popular educational magazine recently grade classrooms, students experience negative impact of drugs and alcohol. devoted an entire issue to the impor- the joy that comes from knowing that They have presented this to many of tance of students helping out in their they have made a difference for the public schools in the area. Accord- communities. Students in the Lake someone. ing to Principal Clint Sutton this has Union Adventist schools take service This past school year at the Pine generated a lot of enthusiasm among learning one step beyond what the Mountain School in Iron Mountain, his students. "At first the kids were a Michigan, students worked hard at bit shy about performing. Now, they 4 public schools are able to do. Our students help others out of love for raising money to furnish books and all want to go because of the good their Master. videos for the pediatric wing at a local response they get from the kids." Bible Labs has been a regular part hospital. When the book drive was Education Sabbath was a high day of the curriculum in Michigan completed, 300 books were donated at the Ithaca Church. Four students along with 50 videos. were baptized along with two adults. Because of the good The students of the Ithaca School will created by this positively influenced both adults. S and other service Bible Labs coordinator Pam Prouty activities in the arranged for the students to visit community, the school Eleanor Schulze several years ago. As has gained an excel- a result, Bible studies were begun, and lent reputation. This is a decision for baptism followed. particularly important These are just a few of the many because the majority examples of students putting into of students are from practice the heart of the gospel a non-Adventist homes. message—to share the love of Jesus Last fall students with others. Seventh-day Adventist from Northview Jr. education prepares students to not Academy attended the only be good earthly citizens, but LIFT retreat held at heaven-bound citizens as well. Top photo: Pine Mountain School children rake Camp Au Sable to leaves for the elderly. encourage students to Bill Reinke is the Michigan Above: Pine Mountain School children collected 300 Conference associate educational a books and 50 videos which they donated to the pedi- witness in their superintendent. atric ward of the local hospital. communities about a

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Giraffe University coming to the Lake Union a BY WALLY LYDER sponsored Giraffe Universities to train one you can create for your own home youth leaders to be more effective in church. oordinated by the Center for their local church. This year Giraffe All the Lake Union Conference Youth Evangelism for the Lake University has trained more than 1,700 youth directors and Mike Stevenson, C Union Conference, Leadership people from all across the United the newly-elected youth director of the 2000 is a youth leadership training States, Canada, and Bermuda. Ohio Conference, are coming together conference that will be held on the Imagine a young person trained in to bring you this Lake Union Leader- I campus of Andrews University, working with young people. Imagine ship 2000 training conference. There October 27-29. The purpose of this involving a young person in leading will be special tracks for Pathfinders, training is to empower youth and out with power and knowledge! Adventurers, and Master Guides, and Imagine a the popular Teen Track for your youth young who are leaders. In fact, if you are person involved with AY, or a youth Sabbath empowered school, then you cannot afford to miss for service! this Giraffe University. I Imagine Not only are young people the what a leaders of tomorrow, but they are the different leaders of today, so let's involve them church you now, not tomorrow. This starts with might have training and empowerment. That's why if young a Giraffe University can be so effec- people were tive. trained, Many participants who have 111 involved, returned from Giraffe University and training feel energized for service, empowered! spiritually revived, and have a deeper Dedicated young adults in the North American Division's Cen- Keith loyalty to youth ministry. It was young ter for Youth Evangelism are willing to stick their necks out for Gray, a people that started our church, and it's young people in the Lake Union Conference October 27-29. ministerial our belief that young people "right- student at fully trained" will help finish the work. youth leaders with leadership skills for the Andrews University Theological To register: call PlusLine at (800) ministry to Adventist Youth (AY) Seminary, will be the inspirational SDA-PLUS and if you have any groups, Adventurers, Pathfinders, and speaker, along with Ron Whitehead, questions, call us at the Center for young adults. Roger Wade, Mike Edge, Anthony Youth Evangelism at (800) 968-8428. They call us Giraffe youth leaders Kelly, Larry Snyder, Sergio Torres, and because we stick our necks out for many other youth specialists from Wally Lyder is the young-adult young people! For the past four years across the nation. On Saturday night a coordinator for Giraffe University in the NAD Center for Youth Evangelism the Lake Union Conference has Christian café will be modeled, just like that is based at the Lake Union office.

14 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 Now YOU CAN READ THE LAKE UNION HERALD ONLINE. • Porcupine Fish For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the Exploring needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. Psalm 12: 5

group of about a hundred fish species known as A puffers have an unusual defense. Puffers have elas- Worio tic skin, no ribs, and no scales. Their front upper and lower BY JAMES AND PRISCILLA TUCKER teeth (three or four, depending on the species) are fused together, and their jaws are powerful, a combination strong is enough to make even the hungriest predator reconsider enough to crush the shells of crabs and clams and the attacking such a large, frightening creature. skeletons of coral. The porcupine fish's spines are not poisonous, but When calm, puffers go about their business, searching they are painful. Unwary swimmers and fishermen have for food. When in danger, though, a puffer swallows water, learned that first hand. But the fish has no control over air, or a combination of both to blow itself up like a balloon. who or what will feel the effects of its spines, because an Its former long, oblong body becomes a sphere, and the inflated porcupine fish—like all puffers—is helpless. It inflated fish, now four to five times its normal size, be- bobs to the surface of the water and drifts, belly-side up, comes too large for most predators to consider swallow- with the current, until it can deflate itself by blowing air out ing. through its mouth. If it is removed from the water while it is Some puffers, called porcupine fish, take their terroriz- inflated, it will stay that way. The swollen skins of porcu- ing tactics one step further. The bodies of porcupine fish pine fish are popular items in stores that sell shells, dried are covered with long, sharp spines that usually lie flat starfish, sea-urchins, and the like. against the skin. But when the fish inflates its body, the spikes stick out straight in all direc- tions. The combination of size and spikes

Highly Inflated Use balloons and markers to demonstrate how puffers change size.

What you need: illustrations above as a guide, draw in the details ✓ two identical round balloons of the porcupine fish. ✓ waterproofmarker e Inflate the other balloon, but do not tie it off. ✓ paper and tape or glue (optional)] Twist the open end, and while holding it tightly, Note: Because you have only two hands, you may need a draw the details. Then let air out until the balloon partner for this activity. takes the shape of a normal-size porcupine fish. Tie the end. What to do: e Optional: Tape or glue bits of paper to the 0 Blow up one balloon until it forms a round ball, balloons to represent the spines. Add fins and a and tie it tightly. Using the markers and the tail, too.

VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT LUC.ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD. OCTOBER 2000 • 15 Ringer remembered a former fountain with cherubic statu- ary that was near the south wing of the hospital but missed a ,400j Adventist seeing it on her walk. It's used as a planter now. And while the wooden dormitory they used to call home was replaced in 1953 Health System by the north wing of the hospital, they did recognize the piano Midwest Region that used to grace its lobby. The refurbished piano now pro- vides therapeutic music in the hospital lobby, which they enjoyed hearing. Alumnae Return for 50th Reunion Classmates recalled experiences at Hinsdale Hospital (This at Hinsdale Hospital class was very involved in the polio epidemic and worked 12- hour shifts to care for patients.) as well as at Hines Veterans Much has changed in the field of nursing since the gradu- Administration Hospital and Children's Hospital of Michigan ates of the Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital Class of 1950 in Detroit, where they also trained. They remembered being received their diplomas. The 50th reunion of the class, Aug. 6, taught to stand when doctors came into a room. brought eight of the original 17 graduates back to Hinsdale The classmates in attendance were Winona Lutz Hospital to reminisce about uniforms, railroad safety, facilities, Stephenson, Avon Park, Fla.; Marlene VanPuymbrouck Ringer, friends, and financing their education. Hayesville, N.C.; Lura Mae Holland Ferris, La Grange Park, Ill.; 0 "We were paid for our hours on duty, so that most of us Mary Moore Croxton, Spirit Lake, Idaho; Verna Christiansen had no bills Heitsch, Auburn Hills, Mich.; Arlene Carlson Hultgren, Otsego, when we finished Mich.; Dorothy Kidder, Berrien Springs, Mich.; and Arlene nursing," said Maxwell Doll, Richmond, Ind. Their careers included stints in reunion orga- home healthcare, office nursing, hospital nursing, public health, nizer Marlene and health education. Of the returning alumnae, one had mar- VanPuymbrouck ried a pharmacist; another had married a physical therapist; Ringer."We were and two had married doctors. 11 allowed to baby- "Diploma nurses were probably the best nurses around, in sit for residents a patient's eyes," said Kathryn Sieberman, Hinsdale Hospital in the area and hospitality coordinator. "As nursing programs changed, nurses Lura Mae Holland Ferris, class of 1950, also do house came more administrative in assessing patient needs, and it discusses nurses uniforms with cleaning to earn took them away from a patient's bedside. I often hear patients Kathryn Sieberman, hospitality coordi- money for our say they miss the backrubs and prayers that were part of the nator for Hinsdale Hospital. A half- necessities." century ago, nursing graduates of the nightly routine of diploma nurses." I Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital Some of the Lynn Larson, Adventist Health System Midwest Region proudly wore navy blue capes lined in alumnae arrived Lake Union Herald correspondent red, over stiffly-starched blue and on campus early white striped dresses with white enough for Sab- aprons, and caps with black bands. bath services at the Hinsdale Church, built on a site the women remembered as "beautiful woods." Fifty years ago, the graduates received their caps and pins in the former church, which now houses the Hinsdale Family Medicine Center. Uniforms told the status of students in the three-year nurs- ing program. Ringer recalled their initiation picnic at nearby Graue Mill—a historic grist mill that was a stop on the Under- ground Railroad—where as probationary nurses, they had to wear two different shoes and their clothes on backwards to attend. Then for three months they could only wear "plain white—hose, dresses, and shoes," said Ringer. After that they added a cap, to which a stripe was added at the end of their first year, and a second stripe another year after that. Eight members of the Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital Upon graduation, their caps got a black band. class of 1950 marveled at the hospital's facilities during Walking around campus, the women were surprised to see their 50th reunion. The graduates near the hospital's en- trance on Oak Street are (from left) Dorothy Kidder, Arlene the one-lane wooden bridge over the railroad tracks south of Carlson Hultgren, Lura Mae Holland Ferris, Winona Lutz the hospital was still there, although they noted a traffic signal Stevenson, Marlene VanPuymbrouck Ringer, Verna has been added since they crossed the bridge on walks to Christiansen Heitsch, Arlene Maxwell Doll, and Mary Moore 41 town. Croxton.

16 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 Now YOU CAN SUBMIT NEWS STORIES TO THE LAKE UNION HERALD ONLINE! to students and their parents of a caring university family. They S are generally shocked when fac- Andrews 8 University ulty or a local volunteer is on hand and willing to help," May said. While Lend-a-Hand helps "Fired Up" Freshmen students and parents "unload" some of the stress experienced Volleyball at the beach, a barbecue supper, a 32-foot climb- in the course of moving, the ing wall, a canoeing and hiking trip, and a concert were prob- popular program also enables ably not the activities that incoming freshman imagined find- staff members, who usually have ing at Andrews University this fall. However, the freshman less interaction with students orientation program, All Fired Up (AFU), which ran from than faculty members, to inter- Demetra Andreasen Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27, included these act with this segment of the takes a break from her events and many more, designed especially to ensure a smooth, Andrews family. It's important work as Andrews' com- spiritual, and fun-filled transition into Andrews University for for them to know that we're glad munity relations coor- dinator to help return- its more than 250 first-year students. they chose Andrews," May said. • A special weekend highlight included the return of a two- ing student Charmaine A. Monise Hamilton, Grandison-John move year tradition on University Relations assistant into Lamson women's the Andrews cam- director residence hall. pus: faculty home suppers. Divided Leadership Roundtable 2000 into "family" groups, freshmen Leaders from all over the United States and the world and the upper- gathered at Andrews University for the third annual Leader- classmen group ship Roundtable, a required gathering for students enrolled in leaders joined fac- the leadership graduate program.The program is the largest ulty members and doctoral program at Andrews, bringing 224 students to the their families for university since its inception in 1994. One freshmen family group spent The leadership program allows professionals in every field time at a local park after dining at a dinner. The event faculty member's house. provides the op- to obtain a doctorate in education from Andrews without portunity for fac- regular attendance of courses on the campus and without ulty and staff to develop mentoring relationships with the new interruption of their employment. The average participant takes students. from three to five years to complete the requirements. The weekend of eclectic events, designed to provide the A similar curriculum was launched in Europe, and a pilot opportunity to meet other students, merited positive feedback program was established in Warren, Mich., which will target from many freshmen. Beth Harris of Dayton, Ohio, noted, "I military institutions and the automotive industry. This year 22 came knowing no one, so All Fired Up was very helpful since people have been added to the growing list of participants. I could meet people in a friendly environment." Amy Recently, a delegation came to Andrews from Zimbabwe to discuss starting a leadership program there. • Roosenberg, a graduate of Allegan High School in Michigan, said, "This weekend showed me that although I plan on doing "I appreciate this program because it fits with the idea of a lot of studying, Andrews will definitely provide plenty of "world class education" which is the philosophy of the schools opportunities for fun and a friendly atmosphere. I work for. I also appreciate the fact that this program fits the Laura Beaumont, student news writer person who already has a career," said Ann Alexander, a student in the pro- gram. Faculty and Staff Lend a Hand For more informa- • In addition to updating syllabi, ordering textbooks, advis- tion about the ing students, and other pre-semester preparations, Andrews Andrews University faculty and staff assisted returning students by helping them leadership program, move into campus residence halls. The program, aptly titled contact James Tucker "Lend-a-Hand," was instituted by Rebecca May, director of at (616)471-3475 or by alumni services, ten years ago as a way to connect with e-mail to tuckerj@ andrews .edu. Leadership student Vincent students and their parents and to ensure that their arrival on Montoro, with flag-draped tables • campus is met by a friendly, reassuring face. Myra Nicks, in the background, listens to a "Our Lend-a-Hand program provides a lasting impression staff writer speaker during the roundtable.

VISIT OUR WEB PAGE AT LUC .ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 • 17 a recent Sunday afternoon for a "ca- reer open house" at the Lucille Lutz Adventist Elementary School in Co- EDUCATION NEWS lumbus, Ind. There were 25-30 pro- fessions represented by volunteers from the community, including a Niles Bible Labs Program dentist, a nurse, a veterinarian, a truck driver, an emergency medical Michigan — The Niles Seventh-day Adventist School's Bible technician crew, a computer spe- Labs program came to life again after a few years absence. Our cialist, a farmer, an engineer, an in- goal was to practice Christ-like service to others on an ongo- surance agent, a real estate agent, ing basis. and many, many more. T h e Gunnar Ben field The children, who came from our with "Mariam," the pre-kinder- church school and from the com- calf at the Columbus garten munity, all enjoyed the activities, (Ind.) career day. through ranging from "career counseling" second- to demonstrations by the representatives of the various pro- grade chil- fessions. They also had the opportunity to visit with "Miriam" dren served the calf, and they were allowed to explore a fire truck, an their fellow ambulance, a tractor, a semi-truck, and various other vehicles church and machines. members by The purpose of the open house was to give the children a These are a few of the thirty-three students, making grades 3-8, that each made a stepping chance to experience and get a glimpse of a day in the life of a stone for a local park as a Bible Labs birthday person in each of the occupations represented. project. cards. With Rita Fisher; Columbus Church communication leader 0 each card was a letter telling the birthday person that a particular child Tents for Jesus was praying and thanking God for them all that month. A note was also sent home with the child asking the parents to help Michigan — Driving along Michigan Highway 46 during the their child pray for the birthday person. Even those who had week of Aug. 7-11, one was surprised to see two large white birthdays during the summer were not forgotten. The summer tents on the property owned by a mobile home business. birthday people received a card on their "half" birthday. Upon getting nearer, one was more surprised to see the sign 0 At Christmas time the children in grades three to eight took "Tents for Jesus." their bells and played for residents at a long-term care facility. In a cooperative effort by Pastor Jeff Freeman and the Also, during the year the children made a promise book. The students in his Great Lakes Adventist Academy witnessing children all brainstormed and came up with different "situa- class, the Cedar Lake Church, and the Michigan Conference, tions" they might face. Then they looked in the Bible for texts this evangelistic that gave them a promise or guidance for each "situation." We effort had terrific wanted the children to find texts they could relate to. Each results. child will get a book with all the texts and Bible promises when One tent con- they are finished. We hope this book will be a guide for the tained 30-50 chil- children and their parents to use if they find themselves in dren each night these "situations." for Vacation There were also other ways the school served their commu- Bible School. The nity. With the help of six dedicated adults, the children were other tent, able to put their creativity to work by making mosaic stepping dubbed a "Chris- stones for a local park. When everything was finished, we had tian pep rally," thirty-three beautiful stepping stones and some very proud was for adults. Allison Leonard and Becky Carpio, kids. The stepping stones were placed in the park during this Pastor Freeman GLAA witnessing students, sign up the summer. God has truly blessed the children's efforts. preached each adults at the "Christian pep rally." Loretta Howell, Niles Church communication secretary evening, encouraging attendees to "get back to Jesus." The owner of the mobile home business attended the first Career Day Open House Reaches night. She stated to pastor Freeman at the conclusion of the service, "This is great! I can't wait until tomorrow night!" She out to the Community came every night and has started Bible studies with the wit- a Indiana About 50-75 of us, children included, gathered on nessing class. Another lady drove by every evening on her

18 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 Now YOU CAN SUBMIT NEWS STORIES TO THE LAKE UNION HERALD ONLINE! way to work. She was very curious as to what was going on in w the tents every night. She came to the meeting on Thursday night, her only night off work. She also has now begun Bible studies. LOCAL CHURCH NEWS In addition, 10 students from the witnessing class spent that week and the week prior canvassing the area. More than 1,500 message books were sold, and 5,000 Bible study cards South Bend Church Celebrates were given out. Out of a class of 90 witnessing students this fall, these 10 students will be a core group to jump start the Centennial witnessing class. They have 14 Bible studies lined up for Indiana - June 30th marked 100 years since an official Sev- Tuesday nights as a result of their canvassing efforts and the enth-day Adventist Church was formed in South Bend, Ind. "Tents for Jesus" crusade. On Aug.18 and 19, a centennial homecoming celebration was Pastor Freeman said the results of this evangelistic effort held at our church. far exceeded their expectations. He and the mobile home busi- In 1899, after 20 years of meeting for church in North ness owner are ready to pitch the tents again next year. Liberty, Ind., the Indiana Conference held a series of tent Charlotte Henderson, Great Lakes Adventist Academy meetings in South Bend. At that time many people expressed a development director desire to keep the Sabbath, and Elder I. G. Bigelow established Student Missionary Goes to South a Sabbath school in connection with the tent meetings. The eleven members met in various homes until they were able to Pacific rent an upstairs hall at 911 South Michigan Street. Michigan — "Yap is a tiny island only four miles wide and On June 30, 1900, R. I. Donnell, Indiana Conference presi- eleven miles long, and the largest of the Caroline Islands in the dent, organized the South Bend Church with 18 charter mem- South Pacific," said Matthew Pacer, a senior at Andrews bers. Bigelow held the first baptism July 14, 1900, and three University who recently re- more members were added to the church. turned from a year of teaching Christian education has always been an important part of fourth-grade at the K-12 (kin- the church, and by 1917 a church school was organized. The dergarten through grade 12) first school building was constructed on Ewing Street in 1921. Adventist school on the island. Construction on the church followed and was completed in Pacer is a member of the Holly 1926. By 1955 the school had grown and more room was Church. He attended Adelphian needed. Property was purchased at 1910 E. Altgeld Street Junior Academy in Holly where a new school was constructed and was in session by through the tenth grade, and 1957. Church was still being held in the Little Colonial Church then graduated from Great Lakes on Ewing Street until it was sold in 1960, and services were Adventist Academy in Cedar then held at the school on Altgeld Street until the present Lake, Mich., in 1996. church structure was ready in 1964. Near the beginning of his jun- Twenty-four people have been on our membership rolls continually for 50 years Matthew Pacer enjoyed ior year at Andrews University, the spiritual challenges he volunteered to serve as a or more. Of those 24, he encountered during missionary for one year. He 21 were baptized here. his year of teaching at chose to go to Yap, located be- Thirteen of these mem- the Adventist mission tween Guam and Palau, because bers have held mem- school on the island of bership for more than Yap. the U.S. State Department told him that the Federated States of 65 years, the longest Micronesia do not have enough trained teachers. As a trained of which is Roland Christian teacher, Pacer hoped to "make a difference" on this Meyer, who was bap- David Yancey (center) presented small island. tized in 1926. Senior of a "Moment of Honor" honoring The mission school in Yap has 160 students, who are these members is Clara Stanley Smith for his valor in the Hawkins who is 100 Vietnam War as part of the mostly non-Adventist. "I'm happy to have had the opportu- church's centennial celebration. nity of sharing the love of God with my students for a year," years old. A special ac- said Pacer. "Mission work is a two-way street. Often the knowledgment went to Marjorie Fries our organist and pianist missionary is the one who learns the most and develops a for 45 years. There are many descendants of these elder mem- closer walk with God. I also feel that the teaching experience I bers in our church, and we praise the Lord that each one has had on the island of Yap and the other places I visited will represented our past as well as our future. Meg Mark, First Seventh-day Adventist Church, South • benefit my future students." Evelyn Lutz, Holly Church communication leader Bend, Ind., communication secretary

VISIT OUR WEB PAGE AT LUC.ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD. OCTOBER 2000 • 19 Vitrano Appointed Lake Union GO! 2000 is sponsored by the Institute of World Mission, Andrews University Dept. of World Mission, Adventist Frontier P. R. E.A.C. H. Director Missions, Southwestern Adventist University, and others. Lake Union — Steven P. Vitrano, pro- Marklynn Bazzy was the young adult coordinator for fessor of preaching, worship, and evan- Impact Toronto 2000 gelism, emeritus, at the Seventh-day Lake Union Woman to be Adventist Theological Seminary, has accepted the invitation of the General Honored Conference Ministerial Association to Lake Union — Seven Adventist women who are making sig- 6 be the field director for the PREACH Steven P. Vitrano nificant contributions to their families, churches, professions, project in the Lake Union territory. will be the and communities will be honored during the 18th annual con- magazine PREACH project PREACH offers Ministry ference of the Association of Adventist Women (AAW) in and other resources and seminars to field director for the Lake Union. Sacramento, Calif., Oct. 12-15. One of them is from the Lake clergy of all denominations. "This inno- Union Conference—Rebekah Wang-Cheng, M.D., a member vative project was started by J. Robert Spangler and has been of the Waukesha Community Seventh-day Adventist Church a blessing to clergy of various denominations," states James in New Berlin, Wis., who will be given the Outstanding Achieve- Cress, GC Ministerial Association secretary. ment Award. I Vitrano is available to meet with pastors, churches, and to Physician, teacher, public speaker, writer, beloved mother accept camp meeting appointments. Nikolaus Satelmajer, and daughter, these words describe but do not capture the PREACH project director, states, "We are delighted that an spirit of Wang-Cheng. "Colleagues and audiences adore her individual with such broad church experience is willing to because of her compassionate connection with the common work on this project. While officially retired, he will be a man and woman," writes Dan Matthews, formerly associated blessing to the field." with Wang-Cheng on Lifestyle Magazine. Vitrano can be contacted at: 1511 Radcliff Way, Auburn, After graduating from Loma Linda University School of 0

CA 95603; (530) 885-4553; e-mail: [email protected]. Medicine, Wang-Cheng earned board certification in internal Nikolaus Satelmajer, General Conference associate medicine in 1983. She's been on the faculty of the Medical ministerial secretary College of Wisconsin (MCW) since 1985, a full Professor of Come to GO! 2000 Medicine since 1999. Wang-Cheng has been awarded MCW's highest teaching award—membership in the Society of Teach- Lake Union — GO! 2000 is an International Young Adult ing Scholars—made to only one or two (out of 800) faculty Mission Conference to be held at Southwestern Adventist members each year. She also has a busy practice in internal University in Keene, Texas, on Dec. 28-31. A grassroots medicine. movement of Seventh-day Adventists, GO! Outside her academic environment, Wang-Cheng is well- 2000 is dedicated to the task of sharing known as a popular speaker on both medical and spiritual Christ with the world, and committed to topics. For more than five years she was co-host and medical awakening and enabling young adults to consultant for the television show Lifestyle Magazine. Co- participate in this mission. host Matthews admits that, "Most of the audience questions GO! 2000 is five days of inspiring speak- were directed to Wang-Cheng. ... She has the ability to create ers, fascinating stories, enlightening seminars, a level of confidence that makes her both dynamic and mag- powerful music, and Christian fellowship, all centered upon netic." Christ's great commission in Matthew 28:19-20. For ten years Wang-Cheng has served as a trustee of Speakers such as Andy Nash, currently an English teacher Andrews University. President Niels-Erik Andreasen describes at Union College and a former assistant editor for the Adventist her impact: "Caring intensely about the spiritual life of the Review, and Kelly Wilcox, a current missionary with Adventist campus, she took every opportunity when visiting Andrews Frontier Missions, will inspire attendees to pursue mission to seek out, befriend, and nurture the students and thereby to activities. understand the university and its needs. She conducted a More than just inspiring speakers, GO! 2000 offers semi- memorable Week of Spiritual Emphasis on our campus." nars overflowing with hands-on advice and networking op- Aileen King, Wisconsin Conference women's ministries portunities for service. Seminars cover topics from reaching director, sums up the essence of her friend: "Becky Cheng is certain religious groups, to tentmaking, to mission aviation, to the most down-to-earth doctor, teacher, mom that I know. She reviving the passion for mission within your own church, and is one of those super women who carefully balances mother- much, much more. ing, career, church life, exercise, travel, and relationships.... Young adults interested in learning more, contact Guest She is thin and beautiful; sincere and godly; witty and person- Services, Andrews University at (616) 471-3295; e-mail able; talented and professional." I [email protected] or go to http://www.go2000.org. Pat Benton, Association of Adventist Women correspondent

20 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 Now YOU CAN SUBMIT NEWS STORIES TO THE LAKE UNION HERALD ONLINE! has been a factory worker and BAKER, Edith B., age 77; homemaker. born Aug. 1, 1922; died Mar. 1, The Whitlock family in- 2000, in LaPorte, Ind. She was cludes Rebecca and Richard a member of the First Church in MILEPOSTS Pfeifle of Lafayette, Ind.; one South Bend, Ind. grandchild; two step-grandchil- Survivors include her sister, dren; a step great-grandchild; Ruth Kubacki. Within the Lake Union contact your church communication and two step great-great-grand- Funeral services were con- leader or pastor to obtain an official form for submission of children. ducted by Pastor John Riggs. information to this column. To obtain forms, persons who now live BANKS, Letah (Scott), age outside the Lake Union may contact the conference communication WEDDINGS 95; born Mar. 22, 1905, in Ge- director where their membership was held when they lived in the Lake Union. See the conference addresses and phone numbers nesseville, Mich.; died May 21, Carol M. Dockham and on page 31. 2000, in Indianapolis. She had Harvey D. Jenkins were mar- been a member of the Pioneer ried May 28, 2000, in Lakeview, Memorial Church, Berrien BIRTHDAYS Mich. The ceremony was per- Springs, Mich. formed by Pastor David Survivors include her son, Martha (Bauer) Zeismer Gotshall. Jerry; daughters, Joyce Vogel celebrated Carol is the daughter of and Carol J. Tompkins; 7 grand- her 100th Charles and Claribel Swarts of children; and 7 great-grandchil- birthday on Entrican, Mich., and Harvey is dren. Wed., June the son of Haley and Florence Memorial services were con- 14, 2000, Jenkins of Lakeview, Mich. ducted by Elders Chet Damron by a family The Jenkins are making their and Don Riesen, with private dinner at a Sam and Barbara Good home in Coral, Mich. interment. restaurant Tonya M. Folstad and age 21; ship hall. Barbara has been a BLAIR, Julia K., in Grand Brian A. Towne were married member of the Marion Church born Nov. 12, 1978, in Elkhart, Blanc, Apr. 30, 2000, in LaCrosse, Wis. for 53 years, where she plays Ind.; died Apr. 17, 2000, in Mich. She has been a member The ceremony was performed the organ and piano, Sam for 25 Takoma Park, Md. She had been of the Lapeer (Mich.) Church by Pastor John Johansen. a member of the Elkhart Church. for 43 years. years. Tonya is the daughter of Sam Good and Barbara Survivors include her par- Martha was married to the Marvin and Linda Folstad of Ervin were married May 20, ents, Gary T and Marilyn late Gustave Zeismer. She was Hesper, Iowa, and Brian is the 1950, in Marion, Ind., by John (Toman) Blair; brother, Robert a vocal soloist in the church and son of Steve Sr. and Janice Clawson. Sam, an emplyee of W.; and sister, Laura. community, having studied voice Towne of LaCrosse, Wis. and American Electric Power for over Funeral services were con- at Union College and Academy. Hendersonville, Tenn. 37 years, retired in 1990. Barbara ducted by Pastors Bill Lindeman, She also volunteered in the The Townes are making their worked as a head cashier in a Jack Calkins, and Michell Community Service Center. home in Onalaska, Wis. Jonakin, and interment was in Martha's family includes her grocery store for more than 14 Heather L. Mayoral and Somerset Hills Memorial Park son-in-law, William C. Heitsch; years and retired in 1982. Stephen A. Horvath were mar- Cemetery in Basking Ridge, N.J. 4 grandchildren; and 7 great- The Good family includes ried May 21, 2000, in Cadillac, grandchildren. Barbara S. and James Hiatt of BUTCHER, Esther M., age Marion, Ind.; Patricia D. and Mich. The ceremony was per- 94; born Nov. 7, 1905, in Mil- Agnes (Hallock) Williams Charles Hosale of Upland, Ind.; formed by Pastor Quentin waukee, Wis.; died May 3, celebrated her 100th birthday on and one grandchild. Purvis. 2000, in Milwaukee. She was a Thurs., June 15, by a family Heather is the daughter of member of the Milwaukee Cen- dinner followed by an Open Ramon and Bonita Mayoral of tral Church. House at Masonic Temple in Manton, Mich., and Stephen is Survivors include her sons, Stanton, Mich. She has been a the son of William and Eleanor Bob and Jack; daughters, Joyce member of the Frost (Mich.) Horvath of Munising, Mich. Callan and Ruth A. Erhardt; 18 Church for 90 years. The Horvaths are making grandchildren; 33 great-grand- Agnes was married to the their home in Cadillac, Mich. children; and 4 great-great- late Archie Williams. grandchildren. Agnes has 8 children: the late OBITUARIES Funeral services were con- Helen Newberg, Lois Chris- ducted by Pastors Mike tiansen, Raymond and Joan Gorman and Belva ANDERSON, Helen M. Martinez and Bruce Babienco, Williams, and Ron and JoAnn Whitlock celebrated their 60th (Kidder), age 93; born Feb. 28, and interment was in Pinelawn Williams of Stanton; Reva wedding anniversary on Feb. 1907, in Fulton Township, Memorial Park Cemetery, Mil- Adams of Belding, Mich.; Janis 27, 2000, by having a family Wis.; died May 15, 2000, in waukee, Wis. and Ray Wolfe, Gary and dinner at their home in Coving- Stoughton, Wis. She was a mem- Norma Williams, and Betty ton, Ind. They were members of DEAN, Gertrude H. ber of the Milton (Wis.) Church. (Saupe), age 90; born Apr. 24, Phipps of Buchanan, Mich. the Danville (Ill.) Church for 35 Survivors include her son, years and now are members of 1909, in Level Green, Pa.; died Paul W.; daughter, Karen Cole; Apr. 1, 2000, in Haslett, Mich. ANNIVERSARIES the Lafayette (Ind.) Church. 5 grandchildren; and 8 great- Gorman Whitlock and She was a member of the Fen- grandchildren. ton (Mich.) Church. Sam and Barbara Good Belva Macgirvin were married Funeral services were con- Feb. 25, 1940, in Veedersburg, Survivors include her sons, celebrated their 50th wedding an- ducted by Pastors David Norman and Gordon; daughters, niversary on May 21, 2000, Ind., by Oliver McGaughey. Rasmussen and Donald Sahly, Gorman had been a sheet metal Virginia Dean, Joyce White, and with an Open House at the and interment was in Milton Norma-Jeanne Reta; 8 grand- Marion (Ind.) Church fellow- worker and retired in 1975. Belva Cemetery.

VISIT OUR WEB PAGE AT LUC.ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 • 21 children; and 8 great-grandchil- Memorial services were con- Bassett and Daryl Crane, and in- ers, Arthur Jr., Victor, and dren. ducted by Elders Don A. Roth terment was in Garland Brook Russell; and sisters, Marjorie Funeral services were con- and Lowell Bock, and interment Cemetery, Columbus. Grant and Beverly Kind. ducted by Pastor Alvaro Sauza, was in Montecito Cemetery, JERRAID, Guy N., age 78; Funeral services were con- and interment was in Highland Colton, Calif. born Aug. 25, 1921; died Mar. 3, ducted by Pastor Mike Martinez, (Mich.) Cemetery. GOLDBERG, Vayda M. 2000, in South Bend, Ind. He was and interment was in Valhalla DUNN, Irene L. (Hanson), (Barrett), age 98; born May 22, a member of the First Church, Memorial Park Cemetery, Mil- age 45; born Oct. 26, 1954, in 1902, in Sparta, Mich.; died May South Bend, Ind. waukee. Menomonie, Wis.; died May 13, 24, 2000, in Ada, Ohio. She was Survivors include his broth- McCHESNEY, Eunice E. 2000, in Menomonie. She was a a member of the Grand Haven ers, Ray and Donald Jerraid, and (Grant), age 83; born May 18, member of the Menomonie (Mich.) Church. Lyle Stevens; and sisters, Lanola 1916, in Oxford, Wis.; died Sept. Church. Survivors include her daugh- Odle and Florence Sturdivan. 10, 1999, in Montello, Wis. She Survivors include her hus- ter, Esther B. Jones; 3 grandchil- Funeral services were con- was a member of the Oxford band, Dale; sons, Shea and Aron; dren; 5 great-grandchildren; and ducted by the Salvation Army (Wis.) Church. parents, Gilbert and Adella 7 great-great-grandchildren. with private interment. Survivors include her hus- (Peck) Hanson; brothers, Keith Graveside services were con- JOHNSON, Doris A. band, Norman; son, James; and Robert; and sister, Linda ducted by Elder David Grams, (Klug), age 59; born Aug. 3, daughter, Janice Walters; 8 grand- Kerr. and interment was in Coopers- 1940, in Merrill, Wis.; died Dec. children; and 8 great-grandchil- dren. Funeral services were con- ville (Mich.) Cemetery. 6, 1999, in White Pine, Mich. She ducted by Pastor Art Miller, and HEROLD, Thomas H., age was a member of the Merrill Funeral services were con- interment was in Hay River 65; born Aug. 25, 1934, in Mar- Church. ducted by Pastor William Ochs, (Wis.) Cemetery. tinsville, Ind.; died May 30, Survivors include her hus- and interment was in Underhill Cemetery, Packwaukee, Wis. FINNEY, Verna, age 90; born 2000, in Columbus, Ind. He was band, Sheridan J.; son, Robert J.; Sept. 12, 1909, in Paonia, Colo.; a member of the Columbus daughter, Sharon A. Reigler; MURDICK, Vivian M. died Apr. 12, 2000, in Loma Lin- Church. mother, Corinda (Aumocker); (Donaker), age 81; born May da, Calif. She was a member of Survivors include his wife, brothers, Kenneth and Daniel; 31, 1918, in Allegan, Mich.; died the Madison (Wis.) Church. Barbara S. (Lambert); sons, and 3 grandchildren. Apr. I, 2000, in Oronoko Town- Survivors include her sons, Thomas L. and Doug E.; daugh- Funeral services were con- ship, Mich. She was a member Terrence and Conrad; daughter, ter, Claire S. Pike; sisters, ducted by Pastors Mike Weakly of the Battle Creek Tabernacle Clayoma Soloniun; sisters, Dorothy Ping and Patricia and David Tenold, and interment Church. Pauline Carpenter, Virginia Bassett; and 10 grandchildren. was in Snow Hill Cemetery, Survivors include her sons, Wessner and Rosenell Brandt; Funeral services were con- Merrill. Dewey A., Donald J., and and 10 grandchildren. ducted by Pastors Norman JORGENSEN, Carl W., age Robert J.; daughter, Vivienne C.; 73; born June 23, 1926, in Green sister, Genevieve L. Harbolt; 6 Bay, Wis.; died Nov. 27, 1999, in grandchildren; and 6 great-grand- Spokane, Wash. He was a mem- children. ber of the Broadview Academy Funeral services were con- Church, LaFox, 111. ducted by Elder Edwin F. Buck, A Career with a Survivors include his wife, and interment was in Oakwood Marilyn (Anderson); daughter, Cemetery, Allegan, Mich. View of the Future Barbara Thomason; sister, REINHARDT, Bernetta Blossom Marquis; and one grand- (Mondloch), age 94; born Apr. child. 8, 1906, in Sheboygan, Wis.; died DIRECTOR-CENTER FOR HEALTH Memorial services were con- May 21, 2000, in Sheboygan. St. Helena Hospital, a 191-bed, full-service facility over- ducted by Pastor Max Torkelsen, She was a member of the She- looking the scenic Napa Valley in Northern California, is with private interment. boygan Church. seeking a director with extensive experience developing LAURSEN, Maxine M. Survivors include her son, and marketing health and wellness programs and current (Martin), age 72; born July 11, Ernst Jr.; daughters, Audrey Fuchs, Betty R. Bunnell, and healthcare certification, related licensure and/or accredita- 1927, in Prairie Farm, Wis.; died Apr. 29, 2000, in Amery, Wis. Mary L. Radtke; 8 grandchildren; tion as required by state and federal statutes and Hospital and 13 great-grandchildren. expectations and standards. BA/BS from an accredited uni- She was a member of the Clear Lake (Wis.) Church. Funeral services were con- versity a must; Master's degree preferred. 3+ years previous Survivors include her hus- ducted by Pastor Robert experience in a hospital or community setting desirable . band, Ivan; sons, Dean, DeVon, Stauffer, and interment was in Deland, and Deverr; sisters, Gladys Greenlawn Memorial Park Cem- We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits. etery, Sheboygan. Please mail/fax resume to: Human Resources, St. Helena Oldenburg, Merle Gruitt, and Virginia Johnson; 12 grandchil- SHIM, Gae-Soon, age 87; Hospital, 650 Sanitarium Rd., Deer Park, CA 94576. dren; and 15 great-grandchildren. born Oct. 14, 1912, in South FAX (707) 967-5626. E-mail: [email protected]. EOE Funeral services were con- Korea; died Mar. 8, 2000, in Mil- ducted by Elder Dale Ziegele, and waukee, Wis. She was a member interment was in Clear Lake of the Milwaukee Central dventist (Wis.) Cemetery. Church. LUCHT, Irene, age 83; born She is survived by her son, Jae Y. Health June 30, 1916, in Mequon, Wis.; Funeral services were con- died Nov. 26, 1999, in Milwau- ducted by Pastor Mike Martinez, St. Helena Hospital kee, Wis. She was a member of and interment was in Wisconsin the Milwaukee Central Church. Memorial Park Cemetery, Mil- Survivors include her broth- waukee.

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VISIT OUR WEB SITE: LUC.ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 • 27 MICHIGAN Missionaries The Heralds Quartet in Needed in Korea: • concert: Oct. 14—Kalamazoo Adventist native English- ANNOUNCEMENTS Church, 11:00 a.m.; Berrien speaking volunteers 20 years Springs Village Church, 6:30 p.m. of age and above. Volunteers must be baptized, and have a Churches, schools, and conferences may submit The Michigan Boarding announcements to the Lake Union Herald through their local Bachelor's degree. Volun- Academies Alumni Associa- teers are required to teach conference offices. Institutions and organizations outside the Lake tion invites all graduates/attend- Union may submit announcements to the Lake Union Herald e-mail conversational English and ees and former staff of Adelphian Bible for one year or more. An address listed in the masthead on page 31. Readers may want to Academy, Cedar Lake Academy, verify dates and times of programs with the respective sources. English major is not a require- A Grand Ledge Academy, and Great ment. Teaching experience is Lakes Academy to the annual not necessary—we will train ANDREWS Nov. 3-5 Adventist Engaged alumni weekend to be held Oct. you. Volunteer missionaries UNIVERSITY Encounter. Whether engaged or 13-15 on the campus of Great must be approved for ser- recently married, this weekend Lakes Adventist Academy. The vice by their home division as honor year classes are '50, '60, well as the General Confer- Oct. 14—Andrews Univer- will strengthen your relationship '75 and '90. This year's theme is ence. Benefits include a sity Symphony Orchestra, 8:00 and deepen your commitment to "Our Educators: Christ Reflect- round-trip ticket, housing, utili- p.m., Pioneer Memorial Church your partner. For more informa- ed, Seeds Planted" honoring our ties, insurance, and a stipend. (PMC), "Celebrations." 15-16— tion, contact Campus Ministries teachers and staff members who For more information contact College Days for academy and at (616) 471-3211. dedicated their lives to Adven- Ray James, 40 Pleasant Dr., high school seniors. For more tist Christian education. Golf Sutter Creek, CA 95685; e-mail information, call (616)471-3303. LAKE UNION tournament on Sunday is open [email protected]; phone 21—Wind Symphony fall con- (209) 267-0416; fax (209) to anyone who wishes to play. cert, 8:00 p.m., PMC. For up- 267-0342. Offerings: Oct. 7—Church For more information, contact dated information about campus Budget; 14—Voice of Prophecy; Charlotte Henderson, alumni/de- events check the web page at 21—Church Budget; 28—Local velopment director at (517) 427- www.andrews.edu/visitors. Conference Advance. Nov. 4— 5181 or e-mail to: chenders@ Atlantic Union College Quartet Festival, Oct. 14, 3:30 Oct. 6-8 BSCF Alumni Church Budget; 11—Annual Sac- ingham.k12.mi.us. p.m. Machlan Auditorium, So. I Weekend, featuring Admiral Bar- rifice. ry Black, US Navy, on Sabbath WORLD CHURCH Lancaster, Mass. Information: morning and Virtue and God's Ech- Special Days: Oct. 7—Chil- Lois King (978) 368-2264. oes in concert Saturday night, 8:00 dren's Sabbath; 8-14—Health Atlantic Union College Adventist World Radio in- p.m., Johnson Gym. Tickets avail- Education Week; 21—Spirit of Black Alumni Homecoming vites you to a celebration of min- able at the door or in advance at the Prophecy Sabbath; 28—Path- Weekend, Oct. 13-15—guest istry, Sunday, Oct. 22, from University Bookstore. For more finder Sabbath. Nov. 4—ADRA speaker: Peter Campbell. Infor- 6:45-8:00 p.m. in the north wing information, call (616) 471-3264 Annual Appeal begins; 11—Hu- mation: Desiree Ham-Ying (978) loft of Pioneer Memorial Church or on-line at www.andrews.edu/ man Relations Sabbath. 368-2339. on the campus of Andrews Uni- alumni/bscf/. versity. Come get dazzled by the S way God is using radio to change lives of prisoners, Muslims, Lake Union Conference Tithe Comparison Year-to-date Communists, and suicide seek- 31 Weeks Ending July 31, 2000, compared to 31 Weeks Ending July 31, 1999 ers. Enjoy music by Steven Average Zork's University Singers and a Membership Basis Increase Per Capita presentation by Peter Kulakov, 30-Jun-00 1999 Conference 2000 1999 (Decrease) Inc. -Deer. 2000 1999 a Russian who orchestrated 11,467 11,159 Illinois 4,778,896 4,491,148 287,749 6.41% 416.75 402.47 broadcasts on 990 stations in Russia. 6,203 5,938 Indiana 3,424,437 3,249,369 175,068 5.39% 552.06 547.22 • Seventh-day Adventist wor- 23,702 23,142 Lake Region 5,104,992 4,815,595 289,398 6.01% 215.38 208.09 ship has gone online. After 23,772 23,461 Michigan 13,614,937 12,680,301 934,636 7.37% 572.73 540.48 many months of planning and 6.311 6 266 Wisconsin 3,036.969 2.709.422 327.548 12.09% 481.22 432.40 behind-the-scenes work, a new 71,455 69,966 Totals 29,960,232 27,945,835 2,014,397 7.21% 419.29 399.42 website, sponsored by the North American Division Ministerial Tithe per Week 966,459 901,479 64,981 7.21% Association, has gone online, fea- turing worship resources, ideas, 2000 Sunset Calendar and 14 bulletin board forums for networking. Worship Well is ded- Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 icated to providing Adventist Berrien Springs, MI 7:19 7:07 6:56 6:46 5:37 5:29 pastors and worship leaders Chicago 6:26 6:14 6:03 5:53 4:44 4:36 throughout North America with Detroit 7:07 6:55 6:44 6:34 5:25 5:17 opportunities for dialogue and Indianapolis 6:21 6:10 5:59 5:50 5:42 5:35 resource awareness—specifically La Crosse, WI 6:39 6:26 6:15 6:04 4:55 4:46 as it relates to Sabbath worship. Lansing, MI 7:13 7:01 6:50 6:39 5:31 5:22 http://www.worshipwell .org Madison, WI 6:32 6:20 6:08 5:58 4:49 4:41 The North American Divi- Springfield, IL 6:35 6:24 6:14 6:04 4:56 4:49 sion Center for Youth Evan- gelism and Giraffe University

28 • LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 Now YOU CAN SUBMIT MATERIAL TO THE LAKE UNION HERALD ONLINE. will be holding a dynamic and ADVENTIST MEDIA power-packed Leadership 2,000 CENTER SCHEDULE • convention from Oct. 27-29 at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. This promises to WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 be an exciting and intense time of Breath of Life—"Walls," If Cause people will follow fellowship, activity, and interac- God Be for You, Part A. tion. Over 400 youth ministry It Is Written—"Five Extra professionals and leaders from Years of Life." a good leaden,. across the Lake Union will be La Voz de la Esperanza— convening for this grand event. If "The Glory of the Cross" (CD • you would like to be an exhibitor #S0040). and share your products, ideas, Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: f you want to be a better leader in "Judges: When Religion Runs etc., please call the Center for Pathfinders, Adventurers, Master Guides, and Youth Evangelism at (616) 471- Amok" (CD #F77); Mon.-Fri., 9881 and ask for Petal. Two Heavens-1 (The "Music youth groups, this convention is for you! Wars") (CD #F80). Adventist Heitage Week- end, Oct. 27-29, Atlantic Union WEEK OF OCTOBER 8 College, So. Lancaster, MA. Breath of Life—"When God Guest speaker: Manuel Vasqu- Steps In," Part B. • ez, NAD vice president. Theme: It Is Written—What Happy "Last Day Movements." Wor- Couples Know (CK) "We Talk ships, music, and field trip to the About It." [CK, Part 1]. first seventh-day Sabbath-keep- La Voz de la Esperanza— ing Adventist church in Washing- "The University of the Desert." ton, NH. Information: Karen Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: "In- Silverthorrn (978) 368-2455. troducing the Savior" (CD #F81); Mon.-Fri.: Two Heavens-2 (The Drillers needed: Looking "Music Wars") (CD #82). for all Adventist-owned water • well drilling companies. We're WEEK OF OCTOBER 15 putting together a contact list, Breath of Life—"When God and we want to know who you Steps In," Part C. are! We'd like to meet at the It Is Written—"We Found a NGWA convention in December. Best Friend" [CK, Part 2]. Contact us at Caster Well Drill- La Voz de la Esperanza— ing (716) 484-7436; e-mail "The Joy of Receiving" (CD [email protected]. #S0041). Single Parent Retreat, Oct. Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: O 27-29, Camp Yorktown Bay, Mt. "Ruth: Return to Promise" (CD Pine, Ark. Information, ideas, #F81); Mon.-Fri.: What Good reservations, leave a message for Are These Ten Rules? (CD Shelly Stephens at (501) 624- #F84). 5355 or (501) 760-3336. WEEK OF OCTOBER 22 ADVENTIST COMMUNICATION Breath ofLife—"Overnight" NETWORK SCHEDULE If God Be for You, Part D. It Is Written—"We Trust The Midnight Cry will con- Through the Hard Times" [CK, tinue through Oct. 14 on its Part 3]. established schedule Friday, Sab- La Voz de la Esperanza— bath, Sunday, Tuesday, and "The Joy of Giving" (CD October 27-29, 2000 Wednesday, from 8:00-9:30 p.m., #S0043). ET, and Sabbath morning Oct. 7. Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: Campus of Andrews University Oct. 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m, ET— "Rock Jordan" (CD #F85); Mon.- First Wednesday. Fri.: "The Silent God" (CD For more information call 1-800-Youth-2-U #F86). Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 11:00 a.m. To register call 1-800-SDA-PLUS —noon, ET—Adventist Worship WEEK OF OCTOBER 29 e Hour. www.cfye.org Oct.7,4:30-6:30 p.m., ET— Breath of Life—When God Community Impact Series. Steps In, Part D Nov. 1, 7:30-8:30 p.m., ET— It Is Written—"Addie's Un- First Wednesday. sinkable Faith." Nov. 4, 11, 11:00 a.m.—noon, La Voz de la Esperanza— Registration Only — $28 ET—Adventist Worship Hour. "The Joy of Living" Registration with 5 meals — $48 Nov. 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. ET— Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: "1 Registration includes books, TogetherAgain Roundtable, Samuel: Looking for Leadership" materials, and admittance to speakers. S "When Leaders Let You Down." (CD #F85); Mon.-Fri.: "Always Trading Up" (CD #F88).

VISIT OUR WEB SITE: LUC.ADVENTIST.ORG LAKE UNION HERALD, OCTOBER 2000 • 29 I'm dedicated to sleeping eight hours each night, but enjoy the last quarter of Monday night football. I'm dedicated to reading my Bible and praying for 30 minutes each morning, but the bed is so comfy. I'm dedicated to speaking only good things about others, but have you heard about Paula? I'm rather like that old guy with the cigarette, an appearance of jog Donut Droppings with very little bounce. It's not a pretty picture. And I'm not laugh- We'd better get on with it. Strip problem at the fitness center where ing. down and start running—and never she works. The trainers have Rather than weep in frustration, quit! No extra spiritual fat, no noticed an accumulation of donut I've decided to get my dedications parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on droppings around one of the and my way of living into harmony. Jesus, who both began and treadmills. That left everyone That takes six steps: finished this race we're in. Study confused until they caught the culprit yesterday morning. The how He did it. ... When you find 1. Decide to use Jesus as my dropper is a soccer mom who yourselves flagging in your faith, go model for life. over that story again, item by item, exercises right after releasing her ... That will shoot adrenalin into kids to their teachers. Her exercise 2. Ask God to give me an active • conscience that both challenges your souls! includes 15 minutes of "sorta-fast" and strengthens me. Hebrews 12:1, 3 The Message walking on the treadmill, accompa- nied by a strong cup of coffee and 3. Write a personal mission I forgot my lunch, and so did a two sugar-covered donuts. statement that describes where U-turn at the signal and dashed I want to go in life. back toward our trusty old refrigera- "So, what's wrong with the tor. On Hunter's Creek Boulevard I donuts?" she responded to the 4. Commit to three specific behav- passed a middle-aged exerciser. trainer who caught her sugar iors that I can do this week to • Although moving too slow to be a handed. "I'm working 'em off!" move toward the goal. jogger, he was playing the part, all It's not a pretty picture, but it 5. Share my mission and behavior decked out in jogging shoes, shorts gave me a good laugh. list with a friend who agrees to and shirt. The appearance of jog Then my heart skipped three be my encourager on the road to without the bounce. beats. I hope no one is laughing at harmony. There was another problem. the wild and crazy ways I live in 6. Listen to my conscience, and to Even though he was out for exer- opposition to my convictions. the friend, especially when cise, three fingers of his right hand I'm dedicated to losing a few temptation attacks. held a steaming cup of coffee. The pounds, but sure do love chocolate I'm putting all my energies rest of that hand was taken up with cake. toward the positives, and the a glowing cigarette. His left hand, I'm dedicated to lifting weights results have been amazing! The instead of swinging in rhythm with four days a week, but maybe I'll get pounds are (slowly) leaving, my car jogging knees, pressed a cell to the gym next Monday. is cleaner, my friends enjoy hearing phone to his ear. His face had the good stories, and life is developing I'm dedicated to washing my look of an exhausted marathoner a new bounce. car once a week and changing the who is collapsing a mile before the Dick Duerksen finish line. oil every 3,000 miles, but it doesn't look too dirty today ... It was not a pretty picture. But it gave our family a good laugh that evening. This page is dedicated to youth of all ages. The N.A.D. Center for Youth Evan- gelism is based in the Lake Union Conference, Box C, Berrien Springs, Ml Then daughter Joy improved 49103. Pastor Ron Whitehead, director. You may contact them with your • the photo. Seems there is a new ideas, concerns, and questions at (800) YOUTH -2-U.

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Lake Union Herald • PROFILES OF YOUTH Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad, s sts October 2000 Vol. 92, No. 10

THE LAKE UNION HERALD STAFF Joyce Archbold, 17, a senior at Hinsdale Adventist Acad- Box C, Borden Springs, MI49103; (616)473-8242 emy and the daughter of Elsie and Edgar Archbold of E-mail: [email protected]

Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a lady with a mission: to be known as Editor Richard Dower • someone who can have an impact in the world, not only in a Managing Editor Nadine Dower Copy Editor/Circulation Manager Ann Fisher spiritual sense, but through medical expertise. Joyce is a member of the National Honor Society and has CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Adventist Health System, Midwest Region Judy L. Leach demonstrated consistent academic excellence. She is an ana- [email protected] Andrews University Douglas Jones [email protected] Joyce Archbold lytical thinker and thorough researcher, as her independent Illinois Richard Carey [email protected] projects have demonstrated. Her favorite subject is biology Indiana Clay Farwell [email protected] Lake Region [email protected] because she likes to understand how the human body works. Michigan ... Sandra Blackmer [email protected] \ e.eonsin James Fox [email protected] IM Over the years, Joyce's involvement in Pathfinders at her home church and her participation in youth group programs have further honed her belief that to trust in CORRESPONDENTS God translates into a successful life. Adventist Health System, Midwest Region Lynn Larson Ilarson(q)altss.org Joyce hopes that as a nurse practitioner or a psychologist she can one day realize Andrews University .. Monise Hamilton [email protected] Illinois Joi Avante [email protected] her dream of visiting poor countries to provide medical service where it is most Indiana Sheri DeWitt 74617.771®compuserve.com needed. Lake Region Eloise Wagner Michigan Bruce Babienco [email protected] Wisconsin Kitty Crary kitrae(er juno com

A 17-year-old senior, Steven Tham is an exceptional stu- LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS • dent at Hinsdale Adventist Academy. He is more concerned Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 about seeing things done well than about who gets the credit. (616)473-8200 He has worked on the yearbook for three years, as photogra- President Gordon L. Retzer Secretary Walter L. Wright pher, layout editor, assistant editor and this year as editor. A Treasurer Norman W. Klam Vice President Luis E. Leonor gifted violinist, he was recently honored with the director's Associate Treasurer Douglas L. Gregg award for band. Associate Treasurer Glynn C. Scott ASI Luis E. Leonor Steven has learned an important lesson in high school: "to Communication Richard C. Dower Education Gary E. Randolph • work hard and never give up, even when things don't work out Steven Tham Education Associate Garry Sudds the way you'd like." This attitude has kept him in the top five Information Services Harvey P. Kilsby Ministerial Walter L. Wright percent of his class and earned him membership in the National Honor Society. Publishing/HHES/ABC John S. Bernet Religious Liberty Vernon L. Alger Son of Francis and Nona Tham of Willowbrook, Illinois, Steven provides a strong Trust Services anon L. Alger example of leadership. His involvement in spiritual leadership is evidenced not only Women's Ministries Myrna Furies on campus, but also by his involvement in his home church, Hinsdale Fil-Am. LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS Adventist Health System Midwest Region: Ernie W. Sadao, Reflecting on his life's ambition, he says, "I want to use what God has given me to be president, 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; (630) 856-2010. Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien a witness in the world, especially to those around me." Springs, MI 49104-0670; (616) 471 -7771. Illinois: J. Wayne Coulter. president; Ken Denslow, secretary; David Freedman, treasurer, street address: 619 Plainfield Rd., 2nd floor, ADDRESS CORRECTION Willowbrook, IL 60521; mailing address: P.O. Box 1110, Westmont, IL 60559-1110; (630) 734-0920. Indiana: Clay Farwell, president; Archie Moore, secretary, George Cmmley, treasurer: street address: 15250N. Meridian St., Carmel, Numbers that appear above name on address label: IN 46032; mailing address: P.O. Box I 950,Carmel,IN46082-1950; (317) 8446201. Lake Region: Norman K. Miles, president; George Bryant, Name as printed on label (please print) secretary; Gregory Baker, treasurer; 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; (773) 846-2661. Address Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Michael Jamieson, treasurer, street address:320W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, City State Zip MI 48933; mailing address: P.O. Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48901; (517) 485-2226. I am a member of the Church in the (local) Conference. Wisconsin: Donald Corkum, president; Brian Hamilton, secretary/ treasurer; street address: 3505 Highway 151 North, Sun Prairie, Please change my address as indicated above. WI 53590; mailing address: P.O. Box 7310, Madison, WI 53707- El 7310; (608) 241-5235. El I am not a Lake Union church member, but I would like to subscribe to the Lake Union Contributors: All submitted copy must be channeled through Herald. Enclosed is $7.50 for one year's subscription. our local conference or institution's Herald correspondent. Copy mailed directly to the Lake Union Herald will be returned. NOTE: If you are a member of a church in the Lake Union but are not receiving the Lake ('pion New Subscriptions: Requests should he addressed to the Herald, please request it through your church clerk or your local conference secretary. secretary of the local conference where membership is held.

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