LAKE union JULY 2, 1985EIS VOLUME LXXVII, NUMBER 14 Christian Record Braille Foundation To Benefit From July 13 Church Offering LINCOLN, NEB.—Christian Record Braille Foundation began sponsoring a winter camp for the blind five years ago. Held annually in the Mid-America region, near the world-famous Winter Park ski resort in Granby, Colorado, campers come from throughout North America to participate in wintertime activities. Eight-year-old Timmy* came to Menomonie Church Is Dedicated winter camp this year with a broken spirit, a broken home, an uncertain WISCONSIN—Church Treasurer Janet Goss and Pastor Wallace Mandigo burn the mortgage to the Menomonie, Wisconsin, Church. Three hundred future and shattered dreams. Although a little young for winter people witnessed the church dedicaton and mortgage burning. Arthur camp—most campers are at least 14— Nelson, left, conference secretary-treasurer, conducted the dedication, and Tim my's Christian Record representa- James Hayward, second from right, conference president, spoke on the importance of the pillars of the church and how God has led His people. tive, Sylvester Collins, could not say no when he saw the plea in Timmy's eyes after he found out about downhill skiing, snowmobiling and other winter Timmy and counselor Brian Schwarz share a quiet moment together during a Maywood Community Church sports offered at camp. campfire program. Your prayers and offerings on July 13 will help other special Mr. Collins packed Timmy and five children like Timmy. Appreciates Revolving Fund other sight-impaired Kansas youth in a LAKE REGION—It's coming on Brother Jervis Robinson, Maywood's donated van and headed for the Colo- Brian and Linda took a special other staff members who became close November 9, 1985. The Maywood stewardship secretary. "We greatly rado Rockies to spend a week. interest in Timmy. They showed him to him. Community Adventist Church located appreciate the accommodation of the Aiding Mr. Collins were the coun- that there was a Big Brother who really Timmy spent a week at winter at 500 South Second Avenue in Revolving Fund on our behalf." seling staff, particularly Union College cared for him. Showering him with camp, but his memories will last him a Maywood, Illinois, is going to burn its Even after refinancing the mortgage, students Brian Schwarz and Linda love and attention, Timmy began to lifetime. mortgage. the church continued its higher pay- Peters. realize for the first time that he was You can assist other blind children Thanks to the Lake Union Confer- ments. As a result, the church mem- When Timmy first arrived at camp someone special. by remembering Christian Record ence Revolving Fund, the church will bers are able to liquidate their debt he was like a wild tiger just released "I liked everything about this camp," Braille Foundation with your prayers soon be free of debt. three and one-half years earlier than from his caged home. He quickly said Timmy, "but mainly I liked how and with your offerings on July 13. When Pastor Ronald Bell assumed planned. earned the nickname "Pistol," because everyone treated me as if I were some- Because of your support, many the leadership of that congregation in Elder C. E. Bradford, General Con- he was swift at eluding his counselors. body—somebody important. I like Timmys will be found in the New December of 1978, he found his mem- ference vice president for North After participating in the scheduled that!" Jerusalem. bers worshiping in rented facilities. In America, will be with them for the events, however, Timmy began to fit When the time came to leave camp, John Treolo May of 1979, the Maywood Church celebration in November. right into the program—much to Timmy couldn't hold back the tears. Public Relations Director purchased a building from the Chris- If you need more information on everyone's amazement. Neither could Brian, Linda or the 'Timmy is a pseudonym. tian Scientists and obtained a 10-year what the Revolving Fund can do for loan from the Maywood Proviso State you, contact the lake Region Confer- Bank. ence treasury department or the Lake Mosleys Honored For Dedication Twenty-nine faithful members com- Union Conference Revolving Fund. What of James and Jimmie Lee's mitted themselves to pay for the mort- It takes $1,000 to open an account, INDIANA—James and Jimmie Lee all their children?" Jimmie Lee said: "Our priorities were made early in our children? Valerie is a church school gage and operate the church. It was a and deposits can be made in incre- Mosley were recipients of a special marriage. It took sacrifice, faith and teacher at Capitol City; James Jr. is a struggle, but they managed. ments of $100. You will receive interest award from Indiana Academy, Satur- In December 1982, the Lake Union on your money (8 percent at the day night, May 25. This award was for prayer. My favorite Bible text is Mat- chiropractor. Priscilla, who could not Revolving Fund loaned the Maywood present time) which in turn can be dedication the Mosleys have had for thew 17:20, "If ye have faith as a grain attend Indiana Academy because of a Church $40,000 to refinance the loaned out for church and school Christian education. of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this respiratory problem, is at home. mortgage. building projects at 8 percent pres- All eight of their children attended mountain, Remove hence to yonder Anthony has his own landscaping "Because of the Lake Union ently. Be a participant in the Lake Capitol City Adventist Elementary place; and it shall remove; and nothing business. Jacqueline is a secretary for Revolving Fund assistance, we were Union Revolving Fund. School in Indianapolis. Seven have shall be impossible unto you." the Indianapolis public school system. able to release $15,000 held in escrow Linwood Stone graduated from Indiana Academy, Jimmie Lee also indicated that Jennifer has her masters degree and is from the Maywood Proviso Bank Acting Treasurer and all eight have attended Oakwood Christian education began in her family married to Lynwood Stone, acting without any interest charge," says Lake Region Conference College, Huntsville, Alabama. Three with the death-bed wish of her mother treasurer of the Lake Region Con- of their children have graduated from that all her six children would go ference. Phillip is at home. Oakwood. through church school. Desiree graduated from Indiana How could this family afford the The children ranged in age from six Academy this year and will be attend- price of Christian education? Early in months to nine years, and though her ing Oakwood College in the fall. All their married life Brother and Sister father was not a Seventh-day Advent- are faithful Seventh-day Adventists. Mosley decided that the children and ist, Jimmie Lee and her five brothers €1win Shull their education were to come first. and sisters all attended church school. Vice Principal of Academic Affairs Mrs. Mosley has never worked All six are still good Adventists. Indiana Academy outside the home. She has stayed in the home and mothered not only her children but 11 foster children. The foster children are also sent to Capitol City Adventist Elementary School. Mr. Mosley graduated from Oak- wood College 40 years ago, the first year that Oakwood was a senior college. James Sr. is a sixth-grade teacher in the Indianapolis public Eight Baptized at St. Johns school system and obtained his masters MICHIGAN—Eight people were baptized at the recent evangelistic degree in elementary education during meetings held by Robert Collar in the St. Johns, Michigan, Church, and the time his children were at Indiana others are preparing for baptism. Above are, back row, from left: Pastor Jim Academy. Hopkins, Matthew Quigley, Shane LeBaron, Dennis Davis, Robert Collar. Again we ask, "How could this James and Jimmie Lee Mosley receive an award for dedication to Christian Front row, Amy, Becky, Daniell, and Michelle Brown and Shiela Quigley. family afford Christian education for education from W. G. Nelson, principal of Indiana Academy. No One But You Michigan Conference a Wisconsin Conference HERALD • JULY 2, 1985 New Organ Installed At Niles Westside MICHIGAN—A new sound of music tunity time for persons interested in is now being heard at the Niles, helping with certain projects. One gift Michigan, Westside Seventh-day of $10,000 came from California. Adventist Church. This year's banquet centered around A three-keyboard Rodgers organ the theme, "Westward Ho!" and fea- was installed May 20 and used for the tured a covered wagon, a campfire, first time at the May 25 service. and large styrofoam cacti against a The contract for the organ was background of western scenery painted signed with Hedman Music Company by Ray Herbel, principal of the Niles of South Bend, Indiana. Adventist Elementary School. Plans for the purchase of a new Mr. Herbel was aided by a decora- organ were begun in December of tion committee led by Terry Harrison. 1976, when Donald Lee Snyder was Tables were decorated with small cov- killed in an automobile accident and a ered wagons and cacti made by Jean- memorial fund was designated for a nine Snyder. The program was facili- new organ for the church. Donald was tated by Mrs. Grover Fattic Jr. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tedd Snyder, The banquet offerings for the two Michigan teen Pathfinders went to Haiti and experienced a taste of mission life members of the Niles Westside Church. previous years supplied funds for the Organ committee members were final payments on the church building Charles Hall, chairman; Mrs. Tedd debt.