WEEKLY NEWS AND INSPIRATION FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS AUGUST LEARNING NOT TO TIPTOE, 12 THE SEARCH FOR THE SACRED ARK, 16 LL I I ERS Those Standards! on women. If not, then why not use an offensive, but they do not seek to fasten Roy Adams, how could you! And in illustration with a man? This article the mind to the truth. Those who seek an issue trying to reach the baby seems typical of writings by SDA men to correct others should present the boomers. How could you surmise you on this subject. They focus primarily on attractions of Jesus. They should talk of were meeting an Adventist woman women. His love and compassion, present His based on "neat, well groomed, with no I would suggest that Adventist men example and sacrifice, reveal His Spirit, other jewelry than a simple wedding are far more slaves to worldly fashion and they need not touch the subject of band"? ("How About Standards?" June than women. We just completed our dress at all. There is no need to make 10). This conclusion makes no more camp meeting, and it was very hot and the dress question the main point of sense than to surmise that a neat, well- humid. As I looked about the crowd I your religion. There is something richer groomed man getting into his luxury to speak of" (Evangelism, p. 272). Mercedes is not an Adventist. Please H. B. Colburn hear the baby boomers. They are vital On the Road With the Shapleigh, Maine participants in bringing back into the Editors Adventist Church the true picture of Boomers and Leadership (cont.) Christ, the redemptive Christ who sees Look for these firsthand reports When today's boomers of World beyond the exterior to the interior of the from the editors on overseas assign- War II were being born, I was returning heart. And remember only Christ loves ment during the next few months: to the United States from Europe. enough to judge. William Johnsson—reports Following my discharge from the Army Joyce Hanscom Lorntz, Ph.D., Pastor from Vietnam, Laos, I became a denominational worker in Fletcher, North Carolina Cambodia, and Myanmar the capacity of a literature evangelist. (Burma) During my 35 years of service for the Roy Adams—Venezuela, church, I was able to advance up the I found myself "amen"ing with Adams Guyana, Panama, Haiti corporate ladder of responsibility. throughout the editorial. Seventh-day Myron Widmer—Australia, Twenty years of this service was in Adventism is deeper than externals. In Papua New Guinea, Solo- overseas service. Also, for 12 years I addition, we are a community of people mon Islands was a member of the General who live together and before the world. Carlos Medley—news of the Conference Committee. From this van- The question arises, What sets us apart Annual Council in Banga- tage point I was in a position to know as being a distinctive community? lore, India the inner working of the church through Juxtapositioned with this is the role of its policies and procedures. standards of conduct, behavior, and During my years of service, there dress. I can assure Elder Adams that could not help wondering what it was were policies and procedures I sincerely Christian standards continue to be diffi- that drove men to wear suits and ties in felt were in need of change. In my con- cult for many SDA pastors to present, such a humid environment. The tie is victions, I did not hesitate to be vocal in to those in the church as well as those used for self-adornment and, perhaps, respect to desired change. However, considering a decision to join it. to shut off blood flow to the head. regardless of how strong my convictions One of the little-known contributions I have a special white shirt that I were for change, as long as a policy was of the Valuegenesis study is what it wear only to church. It requires no tie. in force I just as strongly upheld it. revealed about standards in the However, I have been told numerous To baby boomers I would say, yes, Adventist Church. I hope with the pub- times that if I am going to be on the there are things that need to be cor- lication of the book Shall We Dance? platform I should wear a suit and tie. Is rected. Some policies need change. and Other SDA Lifestyle Issues (part of this a Christian standard or a worldly Work for change, but do so from the the Valuegenesis series and available standard? John Marsh, Ph.D. inside. Do not stand apart from the this fall) Adams' appeal to develop a Titusville, Florida church and try to institute change with- sensible, principle-based approach to out becoming involved in the activities this issue will receive an additional How about this counsel? "There are of the church. You are then in a better impetus. Steve Case, President many who try to correct the life of oth- position to exert the influence needed. Piece of the Pie Ministries ers by attacking what they consider are Do not worry about "earning the right Sacramento, California wrong habits. They go to those whom to lead." Criticism is the price of lead- they think are in error, and point out ership. Maintain the right attitude (Phil. Roy Adams is my favorite editorialist, their defects. They say, 'You don't 2:5, NIV), and your leadership will be but I have a problem with "How About dress as you should.' They try to pick recognized. E. A. (Gus) Brodeur Standards?" He says he was not picking off the ornaments, or whatever seems Avon Park, Florida 2 (874) ADVENTIST REVIEW, AUGUST 26, 1993 ADVENTIS I AUGUST 26. 1993 DEPARTMENTS ARTICLES 2 Letters ANCHORPOINTS 6 Newsbreak 8 The Mystery of the Trinity 19 Faith Alive! Bible-centered Christians learn to know God from God Himself, as He has acted throughout history and revealed 20 World Report Himself in the Scriptures. by Raoul Dederen 22 Children's Corner FAITH IN ACTION 23 Reflections 12 Jason's Challenge 14 Reality check EDITORIALS Little did I know that the best piece of Christian advice I had ever received was about to come my way. by LuAnn Wolfe 4 Our Matchless Saviour—V LIFESTYLE 5 How We Can and Can't "Be Like 14 "You'll Be All Right" Jesus" When chronic illness strikes, we can focus on the strength that God gives us to cope now, and focus on the hope that points NEXT WEEK us to a brighter tomorrow. by Mary Barrett A Special Issue on Sexual Misconduct. 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