CONTENTS Editorial FEATURES Blow the Trumpet! Part I 2 Editorial 3 Real Education for Real People by Robert H. Carter, President Lake Union Conference 4 Kid's Corner 5 A Father's Day Tribute T HIS is the first of three articles on the Lake Union Conference Strategic Plan that was presented 6 Discovering the Spirit by the president to the delegates attending the re- 8 If You Were A Delegate ... cent Union Session held in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Global Mission, adopted by the Church at the General Conference Session, is to reach a new group of 1 million people every other day for the next 10 years. As part NEWS of the world church, the Lake Union Conference wishes to join our believers in this noble objective. The Lake Union Conference Executive Committee adopted a stra- tegic plan for accomplishing our "Global Mission." 12 Lake Region Conference The plan lists five goals during this quinquennial period. They are: 1) to increase 13 Andrews University Sabbath School and church attendance by 10 percent, 2) to increase church mem- 14 Wisconsin Conference bership by 5 percent, 3) to increase mission giving by 5 percent, 4) to increase church school enrollment by 10 percent, and 5) to increase tithe receipts by 10 percent. 16 Michigan Conference Five steps are suggested as a means of realizing these objectives. They are: 17 Lake Union Conference STEP 1— To develop a strong spiritual lifestyle emphasis through stewardship. 17 Indiana Conference Much prayer and regular study of the Word are essential for spiritual growth. We recommend spending more time seeking the Holy Spirit's aid to develope a lifestyle 18 Illinois Conference that is pleasing to God. Faithful stewardship is evidence of spiritual development. 19 Academies According to the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, (1986 edition) Page 133: "Stewardship in its fullest form covers many aspects of Christian life and experience, such as our time, our influence, our service." In Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, Page 248, Ellen G. White states: "God DEPARTMENTS desires all of His stewards to be exact in following divine arrangements. ... God calls upon all to give their influence to His own arrangement. He has made His plan 21 Announcements known, and all who would cooperate with Him must carry out this plan instead of 22 Classified Ads daring to attempt an improvement on it." Faithful stewardship would result in at least two LUC goals: 1) a 5 percent increase 26 Mileposts in mission giving and 2) a 10 percent increase in tithe income. 30 Pulse STEP 2 — To increase Sabbath School and church attendance by meeting the spiritual needs of our members. Ellen G. White warns: "Some, fearing they will suffer loss of earthly treasure, neglect prayer and the assembling of themselves together for the worship of God, that COVER they have more time to devote to their farms or their business. They show by their works which world they place the highest estimate upon." (Testimonies for the Shannon Kimberlin, senior nursing ma- jor at Andrews University, is being pinned Church, vol. 2, Page 654). during June commencement weekend by In Hebrews 10:25 believers are urged not to forsake "the assembling of ourselves Mildred Case, assistant professor of nurs- together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, ing. The photo was taken by Daniel Weber, as ye see the day appearing." using a Mamiya M645 Super camera with a 150mm lens. He used Fujichrome Why not begin now urging that delinquent spouse, son or daughter, relative or 100 Professional film. friend to be in Sabbath School and church next Sabbath? We can increase attendance by 10 percent with God's help. The Lake Union Herald (USPS 302-860; ISSN 0194-908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Herald, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Second-class postage is paid at Berrien Springs, MI 49103 and additional mailing offices. Yearly subscription price $5; single copies 50 cents. Postmaster: Send all address changes to Lake Union Herald, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. 2 • June 1991 Herald The Heart of The Lake Union Real Education for Real People by Rilla Taylor always knew I should late growth, focus have taken nursing," Christine's on new learning The faculty at brown eyes were appraising my and prepare for an reaction intently, "but my folks increased scope of Andrews University thought secretarial work was practice. Because more suitable. Now when I see courses are offered offers the complete how much my daughter is en- at six to seven out- joying your program, I wish I reach sites per year, nursing baccalaureate could join her." many of these stu- What fun it was to explain dents can take the program on campus. to this woman that she could majority of their enter directly into our Master class work in their of Science (nursing) program home town. They rather than returning for a sec- come back to cam- ond baccalaureate degree! pus only for a sum- "Since you have many of mer study block while preparing their bers heard Millie Case say, "I'm praying the pre-nursing courses com- research projects. for you." How frequently have students pleted," I reassured her, "all Students who are not yet nurses study been inspired by the competence and you will need to do is take on the main campus. This coming year, commitment of the faculty. nutrition this summer and then the largest junior class in several years And how very often do faculty gain you will be ready to begin our will begin upper division work of the strength and encouragement from com- nine-quarter master's program nursing major. These are capable, enthu- ments such as recently made by Jean, a in the fall." siastic and bright students. wide-eyed sophomore: "Hey, that's cool! This mother's experience is In addition, undergraduate students I can do it!" not unique. More and more benefit from many convenient aspects of They are inspired by Yvonne, a junior people holding a variety of their program. For example, the faculty who told her advisor: "I didn't think I college degrees have become recently decided to offer the total bacca- could pray with a patient, but this woman disillusioned with either the laureate program at Berrien Springs. just needed help so much I said, 'Would daily routine of their present Since students may remain on the you like to pray?' before I thought. And employment or by the scarcity Andrews University campus for the whole she thanked me as if I did just OK. She of openings in their fields. program, they will be able to participate died the next day — I may have been the Nursing programs through- actively in student association activities, last one to pray with her." out the country report an in- student clubs and social opportunities, Teachers find reward in the remark of creasing number of students and will have fewer demands to orient to Alicia, a nearly-graduated senior, "Dur- entering nursing programs who new learning environments. ing my internship last summer it finally hold previous bachelor's de- Ellen's comment to this announcement occurred to me — I'm ready!" grees, master's degrees, and was: "Oh, thank you! Because of my In short, Andrews' Department of even doctorates in a variety of family situation, I would have had to Nursing is comprised of real people, fields. These people, being change schools because I simply could making real contributions to the lives of mature students and stable pro- not move to Hinsdale. And I want my real people. It's a good place to be! fessional adults, thrive on a degree to be from Andrews University!" program designed to efficiently The success of the Andrews Univer- move toward their goal such as sity Department of Nursing may be at- Rilla Taylor is professor of nursing at is available at Andrews. tributed to a combination of outstanding Andrews University. She notes that this For registered nurses return- faculty, who seek the blessings of the article includes actual comments from ing to school, the Andrews Lord, and dedicated students. students, although the first names have courses are designed to stimu- How many times have faculty mem- been changed. June 1991 Herald • 3 Kids' The wind will be whispering Tell it to the world, Through the trees, He's come to bid us joy. Corner But you won't hear it. The sun will still be shining, Jesus, Jesus But you won't see it. A Blessing from the sky The snow will be cold, Jesus, Jesus, Son of the Most High Submissions for the Lake Union Kids' Corner can take at least But you won't feel it. six weeks to appear in the Herald. Deadline for the August 1991 issue is June 26. When submitting material send your name, Life will be going on, Tell it to the world, address, school, and grade on another sheet of paper. Include But you won't be there. He's come to bring His Love camera, lens and film information for photos. Public/bome school students submit to: Kids' Corner, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, Tell it to the world, MI 49103. All others submit to your conference communication But when that cloud descends, He's come with peace like a dove. director. You will see it. Covergirl When the trumpets sound, Jesus, Jesus Dabbing, coloring, patting You will hear them. A Blessing from the sky Cover all your pain. You will feel His love for you.