CENTRAL UNION Volume XLIV Number 27 Lincoln, Nebraska, July 8, 1975 ChurchSouth 7, 1975 Story or, Six Nurses From The nurses listen carefully during their first week of school, as instructions Tanzania Study At are given out for their laboratory assignments, and equipment use is explained Loma Linda University to them. Six nurses from Tanzania arrived on the Loma Linda University campus recently for a year of study in public health with emphasis on leadership in teaching and ad- ministration of community health nursing. The nurses, selected by their country for outstanding leadership abilities in the health field, are: Mrs. Tunda K. Gugu, Mrs. Zena H. Minja, Mrs. Theresia Mubiru, Mrs. A physician will be arriving from Tanzania in the fall to Penuel N. Muze, Mrs. Elizabeth N. Nutyabaliwe, and Mrs. take graduate study in public health in preparation for Upendo N. Warema. All are nurse midwives and have served teaching community medicine in the University of Dar es in Tanzania as directors of nursing, supervisors, teachers of Salaam. This physician and two of the nurses currently auxiliary staff, and in other such capacities. studying in America are Seventh-day Adventists. Jo Christensen This summer they will be studying public health nursing at the University and visiting families in the communities of San Bernardino and Redlands. Because of their interest in maternal-child health service, they will also be spending time in various clinics and programs related to these people. P. William Dysinger, M.D., associate dean of the School of Health, and Ruth M. White, D.PH., professor of nursing, are the nurses' advisors while they are studying at the University. Their education is being sponsored by the Agency for International Development (AID) of the U.S. State Department. Loma Linda University has a contract with AID to provide consultation to the government of Tanzania as it expands its health care to include public health services to people in the rural areas. They are beginning with a special Philosda Members Spend emphasis in maternal-child health. Most of these women, in their thirties, have left husbands Memorial Weekend at and children behind. At the end of the year's study in America, they will receive a Certificate in Public Health and return home. Since most of the health services in Tanzania are organized by the government, these nurses will be posted Broken Arrow Camp to leadership positions where they are most needed by their government. The Central Union regional meeting of the International Philosda Club was held at Broken Arrow Ranch over Memorial Weekend, under the direction of Tom Ratz, president of the Mo-Kan Chapter and his competent officers and members. Approximately 60 members and interested The CENTRAL UNION REAPER is published (50 issues a year) by the Central Union Conference at P.O. Box 6127, Lincoln, Nebraska adults enjoyed the spiritual and social retreat. Children 68506. Second-class postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska. Vol. 44, No. 27. expanded the age range from 8 to 60. Those in attendance came from Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. Nine new members joined the club that weekend. The carload from Texas included a unique couple. Margaret from A. 2 CENTRAL UNION REAPER, JULY 8, 1975 • SPOTLIGHT ON LITERATURE EVANGELISM FROM OCCULT TO ADVENTIST Michael Preas Dear Christian Friends, early twenties who had been involved the initial interest and example of a I just want to say God bless the in the occult. She told me later that literature evangelist who showed her literature evangelists in their work what really interested her in our mes- a better way. Her name is Mary and I because now I can see with my own sage was Fred's witness to her in her think of another Mary out of whom eyes two living evidences in baptism home where she actually felt the Jesus cast seven devils. (Luke 8:2) from the results of their efforts. presence of Jesus come near to her. Thanks to Jim and Fred and the 4 Both Jim Hartwick and Fred Mor- I had only studied with her a few many other colporteurs for being in gan turned over these interests to me. times before the crusade began in the right place at the right time; at It is interesting to notice that neither Omaha. She attended almost every the time of the end of all things. Jim nor Fred made a sale in either night and was baptized to seal her Your brother in Christ, case but both of them had good spir- commitment. Mary has had a struggle Mike itual visits. with visions and nightmares from her Pastor Michael Preas A special note of interest was past experiences in the occult, but Nebraska LE Follow-Up Worker Fred's contact— a married girl in her she has come a long way. Thanks to Oklahoma City and Ed from Keene, Texas, met at the National Convention at Glacier View Ranch in September, P Crossing Jordon of 1974. They were married in the fall and came to the regional retreat as special guests. Elder Ray James, Central Union MV secretary, was • speaker for the church service on Sabbath. Elder Kenneth Phillips gave the mission feature and Pastor Joseph Saladino held the Sunday evening vespers by campfire at the edge of the lake. Elder Stanley Will joined the group briefly. He, as president of the Kansas Conference, has been a valued supporter of the single's organization and has been most gracious in inviting members to use the Broken Arrow • Ranch. The offering on Sabbath of $105 goes to the Amazing Facts Program. The Sabbath evening meal was the highlight of the sumptuous food participants enjoyed over the weekend. Sunday was a day of recreation. It was filled with a trip to the dam, horseback riding, motor boating, swimming and water skiing. It culminated with a picnic supper and an ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER SPECIAL exciting hay ride. Participants were so enthusiastic about the weekend, they asked for reservations for Memorial weekend FOR JULY AND AUGUST in 1976. At the request of the membership, Mrs. Del Watson, • regional director, presented cards of honorary membership REGULAR PRICE $1.95 to Camp Director and Mrs. Bullock, in appreciation of their interest and effort to make the weekends such enjoyable SPECIAL PRICE $1.50 occasions. The National Convention of the International Philosda Please enclose: Club is to be held at the York Town Bay Camp near Ft. Smith, Sales Tax as applicable. Arkansas, over Labor Day weekend. For reservations on the Postage: add 35 cents for the first book, 15 cents bus to Ft. Smith originating in Lincoln, Nebraska, send $20 to for each additional book. Eileen Lang, 4731 Meredeth St., Lincoln, NE 68506, or call Mail your order to your Adventist Book Center or (402) 489-4662 by August 1. For details of the weekend, write to ABC Mailing Service, 2621 Farnam, Omaha, Philosda, 3090 So. Franklin St., Denver, CO 80210. NE 68131. Mrs. Del Watson CENTRAL UNION REAPER, JULY 8, 1975 3 Christ in Song Dr. H.M.S. Richards accepts a copy of the Hymnal Reprinted new souvenir edition of the old hymnal Christ in Song from Wayne Hooper, After 25 years out of print, the treasured Adventist music director at The hymnal, Christ in Song, is again available—as a Souvenir Voice of Prophecy. "Now that we have this Edition from The Voice of Prophecy. wonderful old hymnbook The facsimile reproduction duplicates each page of the again," said Dr. Richards, "let us sing these blessed original book. The maroon linen binding is identical to the songs. When we read and most popular of the many different covers used on the book memorize the words, we will find help for every during four decades of use by churches across North day." The souvenir edition America. is offered for sale by Containing 959 hymns and songs, Christ in Song was first The Voice of Prophecy's music publishing division, printed in 1908. H.M.S. Richards, founder and speaker known as Hosanna House. emeritus of The Voice of Prophecy, recalls he sang from the book as a teenager and later used it in many of his evangelistic meetings. "It was at a young people's meeting while they were singing No. 91, 'The Gate Ajar,' that I was converted at the "This new Souvenir Edition will make it possible for age of 13," recalls Pastor Richards. persons of this generation to sing some of the old sacred "At the beginning and ending of every Sabbath in our songs," says Wayne Hooper, director of music for the VOP. home, we always sang No. 339, 'Day is Dying in the West,' " "Young people today can see many of the songs their parents he continues. "To me Christ in Song is a book of memories and grandparents knew and loved." and blessing." The books are available at $6.25 each, postpaid, by Among the old songs contained in the book are "Seeking writing: Hosanna House, The Voice of Prophecy, Box 1700, the Lost," "Sweeping Through the Gates," "Keep on the Glendale, CA 91209. Sunny Side of Life," and "There's a Great Day Coming." Keith Lundquist, Public Relations Intern &a/Jet Aelitotial ;tat HONOR PRESENTED— Memorial Hospital Admin- istrator Warren Clark (left) made the presentation of a plaque to Chaplain Alten Bringle, expressing the ap- preciation of the Governing Board and the entire hos- pital staff for his outstand- ing service to the hospital Chaplain Alten Bringle Retires and to the community. Alten Bringle, chaplain and director of Community Relations at Boulder Memorial Hospital since 1963, has the board of the Boulder County division of the American announced his retirement to be effective June 30, 1975.