June 10, 1999 World Edition The Story of Pastor Saburo Arakaki LETTERS Good Timing free to contact us for more informa- The Review applauds this appeal and What incredible timing the Lord has! I tion. For more information on the would like to report on this church a year just received the area, go to the chamber of commerce from now.—Editors. April 8 World website at www.pagosasprings.com, Edition and am which will also link you to the local amazed at how the newspaper and area real estate agents. Why So Late? Lord moves. We just Looking forward to some new Yesterday, April 12, I received the moved to a new friends in Christ! April 8 issue of the Review. I have town in Colorado read it from cover to cover. I enjoyed where the local —Gina Dalrymple all the articles, especially Roger Adventist church is struggling with 406 ELK D RIVE, PAGOSA S PRINGS, Morton’s “Mighty Manila Miracles”— three members. There is a very nice C OLORADO 81147 how the work is going forward in the church building (built by Maranatha P HONE: 970-731-0016 Philippines. about 20 years ago) that could easily seat E-MAIL: GINAD AL@JUNO. COM However, if I remember correctly, a couple hundred people, but it is almost empty. The Lord has been prompting me to reach out somehow and tell others what a great opportunity we have here, but I wasn’t sure where to start. Your cover story (Richard Utt’s “One”) was definitely an inspiration, and you have given us the opportunity through the Review to make our needs known (see Roy Adams’ sidebar). We are hoping to entice some brothers and sisters to move here and help make a difference. Pagosa Springs is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Every day I thank the Lord for bringing us here. The climate is mild compared to the rest of the Rocky Mountain area. The people are friendly, and the crime rate is minimal. Most of the locals appreci- ate nature, a good diet, and natural healing methods. The town is blessed with mineral hot springs and many days of sunshine. It is a wonderful place to retire, start a business, or raise a family. So please, if you hear the Lord call- ing you to a mission field, consider Pagosa Springs! There is plenty of work here for any willing soul. Feel 2 (762) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JUNE 10, 1999 you said we should get the weekly Another Healing Review by the date on the cover—yet I can strongly attest to Dr. Everett I received the April 8 issue four days Coleman’s restating that “the medical later. This is a standard type of thing. work is the right arm of the three And an advertisement on page 4 pro- angels’ messages” (see “The Healing,” motes the “NET ’98 Update” to be Mar. 8). COVER STORY held on April 7. This makes no sense. I could tell a long story spanning four years concerning the Washington 22 Rainbow Over Hell He never forgot the scene. It spoke —A. Bruce Knutson Sanitarium, then a large frame build- to him of God. B ARRE, VERMONT ing (now Washington Adventist BY R OY A DAMS Hospital), and the wonderful doctors Our mailing date is one week before the whose offices were then in the hospi- ARTICLES issue date. Because we have only one dis- tal. One of the doctors was my first tribution point—the Review and Herald personal contact with an Adventist. I 8 Your Legacy Publishing Association in Hagerstown, thought to myself, These people are dif- What will people think about you Maryland—we can’t guarantee that all ferent from the mainstream one usually when you’re gone? subscribers will receive the magazine by meets in the world. That first encounter, BY L INDSAY J OHN L AW S the issue date. Your frustration is under- followed by an unusual chain of cir- standable.—Editors. cumstances, eventually culminated in 12 How to Care for a Caregiver my being baptized into the Seventh- Even when you think they don’t need it. day Adventist Church in 1959. When Students Break the BY C OLLEEN L. REECE Rules —Jane Cornelius 14 Exiled! In his April 8 Faith Alive! column S ILVER S PRING, MARYLAND They did God’s will, even when (“Doing the Right Thing”), Calvin their lives were controlled by their Rock was asked what teachers in our enemies. schools should do when they know Growing Churches (cont.) BY B ARBARA H UFF students are violating “rules” of the Alfred C. McClure’s “Growing school. I feel that a much more Churches” (April NAD Edition) DEPARTMENTS positive and less legalistic answer is reminded me of how, when I was in 2 Letters in order. college, we used to go to the small 7 Give & Take Instead of “[conversing] with stu- area churches to preach, teach, and dents individually regarding their atti- provide music. I do hope this is still 11 Bible Questions Answered tudes and actions,” invite them to your being done. 17 Adventist World Radio home on Saturday nights for games, We used to hear a lot about plant- 18 World News & Perspectives popcorn, homemade fudge, or ice ing or spawning new churches. Over cream, or a light buffet supper. Really the past few years, as my wife and I 28 Faith Alive! get acquainted with your students in have traveled in various parts of the 29 Bulletin Board an informal setting. Give them some country, we have visited some of these IGITAL COMPOSITE 31 Reflections / D worthwhile alternatives. small churches. We find some are only ISC Frequently, it seems, some teach- barely existing and are almost on the D ers feel that outside of the class- verge of closing. EDITORIALS HOTO room, they have no responsibility as We need to remember that in P far as their students are concerned. planting, you also need to water and 5 Implications of It is stimulating to have a group of cultivate. Our large churches get larger the Incarnation young people in one’s home and, I because of all the “advantages,” and 6 An Unjustified Defense daresay, a vigorous Bible discussion the small dry up. We need more “home will ensue. missionaries.” It does take sacrifice, ACKGROUND PHOTO BY NEXT WEEK / B Adults, even teachers, have a great and I will readily admit I find it a NOTT deal to learn from the youth of today. struggle myself. A Room of Their Own K ILL Many are deep thinkers. We all like to worship together with those B —Ray C. Myers with whom we have things in common. —M. 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