Vol. 22 No. 1. awry-February, 1972 
THE MESSENGER 
Published !Di-monthly as the official organ of 
the Southeast Asio Union Mission of Seventh-
day Adventists, 251 Upper Serangoon Road, 
Singapore, 13. 
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Editor �
Beatrice S. Neal! 
Editorial Secretary �
 Carrol Grady 
Correspondents: 
News Notes �
 Maggie Tan 
S. A. U. College �
 Bernhard Aoen 
Malaya Mission �
 T. K. Chong 
Sabah Mission �
 W. L. Wilcox 
Thailand Mission �
 P. G. Wick 
Vietnam Mission �
 C. R. Bradley 
Circulation Manager � Suzanne Tan 
M.C. (P) 2747 
SOUTHEAST ASIA UNION MISSION 
OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS 
DIRECTORY 
R. S. Watts, Jr. �
 President 
K. T. Kong �
 Secretary 
R. I. Gainer �
Treasurer 
W. Y. Chen �
 Assistant Treasurer 
G. Gurusomy �
 Auditor 
R. B. Grady � Loy Activities & S.S. 
Reatha Ekvall �
 Assistant Sabbath School 
Richard McKee �
 Publishing 
F. H. Hewitt �
 Educational 
Chester Damron �
 Ministerial & Radio-TV 
Roger Heald, M.D. �
 Health 
B. U. Donato �
 M.V. and P.R. 
MALAYA MISSION 
President �
 T. K. Chong 
Sec. Treasurer �
 C. K. Han 
166A, Jalan Bukit Binta g, .Kuala Lumpur 
SARAH MISSION 
President �
 'N. L Wilcox 
Sec. Treasurer �
 L. Pohan 
P. 0. Box 34, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 
SARAWAK MISSION 
President �
 R. C. Hall 
Sec. Treasurer �
 P. R. Sibarani 
P. 0. Box 41, Kuching, Sarawak 
THAILAND MISSION 
(INCLUDING LAOS) 
President �
 P. G. Wick 
Sec. Treasurer �
 H. I. Lukman 
P. 0. Box 11/234, Bangkok, Thailand 
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(INCLUDING CAMBODIA) 
President �
 C. R. Bradley 
Secretary �
 Pham Thien 
Treasurer �
 Le Toan Tho 
P. 0. Box 453, Saigon, Vietnam 
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OUR COVER: Pastor Duong Sau baptizing 
a Rhade tribesman. The Advent message has 
just found an opening in this tribe. (See story, 
page 16.) 
lames and Slim Lead the Way 
F
ROM the time they dedicated their lives to God, James and 
Ellen White threw all their energies into the work of 
saving souls. 
When Ellen was no more than 16, she felt a tremendous 
burden to prepare her friends for the soon coming of the 
Lord. Inviting them to her home for cottage meetings, she 
related her own experience—her struggles and fears, her 
search for God, her joy in finding Him. Her friends, mostly 
teen-agers, some married folks, many worldly and indifferent 
to religion, thought she was beside herself to be so concerned 
for their salvation when they had no interest themselves. But 
Ellen determined never to cease working for them until they 
yielded their hearts to God. She spent entire nights praying 
for them. In her little meetings she exhorted and prayed for 
each one individually until she had the joy of seeing every one 
converted. 
Longing to reach a wider circle of souls, Ellen and her 
two sisters, Sarah and Elizabeth, formed their own literature 
band and supported it with their own earnings. Ellen could 
knit socks at 25 cents a pair, and also help her father in his 
hat-making business. Her heart was so weak that she had to 
work propped up on pillows in bed, knitting as fast as her 
trembling fingers could fly. Twenty-five cents a day was 
the maximum she could earn, but she carefully laid aside 
each hard-earned coin for the cause that was dear to her heart. 
In this way she always had a little fund in store with which 
to purchase suitable literature for distribution. Every leaf 
of the printed matter seemed precious to her, for it was the 
messenger of light to the world, bidding them prepare for 
the soon coming of Christi 
Not far from where Ellen lived, James White, a young 
man of 22, was fired by the message of William Miller to go 
FROM THEIR SHOULDERS 
out and preach. With the aid of Miller's lectures and a 
prophetic chart designed by Charles Fitch, he prepared three 
sermons and set out to preach them. On a late fall day in 
1843, James galloped away from home on the horse his father 
had given him, with his Bible and chart and sermons buttoned 
up under his heavy winter coat. 
James's three sermons gradually increased to seven as 
he continued to preach and study. Once, at the close of a 
week-long series of meetings, sixty souls responded to his call 
and came forward for prayers. James was dismayed by such 
success. He had preached his last sermon—his "little pond 
of thought had run out"—and how was he to care for sixty 
souls? He sent out a desperate call for his older brother 
Samuel, a minister, to come to his aid. Samuel came and held 
revival meetings which resulted in the formation of a sub-
stantial church. 
Not long afterward James was invited to conduct meetings 
near the state capital. While most of the people were Bible-
believers, the area was also a hot-bed of Universalists. These 
brought out their champion, an editor of the city, to challenge 
White. The editor requested that James White hold his 
audience so he could address them after the meeting. But 
the young preacher let the audience make its own deci- 
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sion, and most of them decided to leave. This so 
incensed the Universalist that he plotted with the 
few people who had remained to create a disturbance 
the following night. 
Though warned of the plot, James White made 
a prayerful decision to meet the situation. The fol-
lowing night he strode bravely into the meeting place, 
where sympathetic listeners, mostly women and chil- 
A BROADER PERSPECTIVE 
WE STAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF 
THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE. 
dren, filled the seats. A great crowd, infiltrated with 
the trouble-makers, had massed outside the building, 
watching through the open windows for a chance to 
harass the speaker. James White no sooner rose to 
speak when the mob let go with a barrage of snow- 
balls, rocks, and other missiles, accompanied by 
screams and catcalls. The building seemed to shake 
from the onslaught, and the voice of the speaker was 
drowned. 
James White did not give up. Closing his Bible, 
he launched into a description of the terrors of the 
judgment day. Above the roaring of the mob his 
voice was heard crying, "Repent and call on God 
for mercy and pardon! Turn to Christ and get ready 
for His coming, or in a little while you will call in 
vain for the rocks and mountains to fall on you. You 
scoff now, but you will pray then!" 
As the mob stopped to listen, James White pulled 
an iron spike from his pocket and held it up for all 
to see. "Some poor sinner cast this spike at me last 
evening. God pity him! The worst wish I could have 
for him is that he is at this moment as happy as I am. 
Why should I resent this insult when my Master had 
them driven through His hands?" Dramatic-ally he 
stood back against the wall and stretched out his 
arms in the form of a cross. 
A groan ran through the crowd. Some called, 
"Hark! Hark!" In a moment all was still. Fervently 
James White called on sinners to turn from their 
evil ways and live. The audience was melted to tears. 
In response to the call for prayer, nearly a hundred 
rose. After praying for them, the young preacher, 
with Bible and chart under his arm, strode down the 
aisle to the door. As he faced the sullen crowd out-
side, a man of noble countenance took him by the 
arm and led him through the mob. No one lifted 
a hand to touch him. As soon as he was in a safe 
place, James White turned to thank his protector. 
No one was there.2 
100 FOR CHRIST UNITED EVANGELISM! 
James and Ellen White threw their very lives into it. 
How about you? 
'Ellen G. White, Life Sketches, pp. 41, 42, 47, 48. 
2A. W. Spalding, Origin and History of Seventh-
day Adventists, Vol. I, pp. 48-50. 
Union Holds Year-End Meetings 
IMMEDIATELY following the Far Eastern Division 
Quadrennial Session, during which time the officers 
of the Union were re-elected for a four-year term, 
the Union year-end committee and annual board 
meetings were held in Singapore. 
One of the highlights of the meetings this year 
was the attendance of Pastor R. H. Pierson, the 
President of the General Conference of Seventh-day 
Adventists. Pastor Pierson not only gave valuable 
counsel and advice in the committees, but added 
a fine spiritual tone to the meetings as he brought us 
the morning devotional for three consecutive days. 
Pastors Pierson and Eldridge had to leave before the 
meetings were finished to meet appointments in 
Sarawak and Sabah. 
It was voted for the Union Quadrennial Session 
to be held in Singapore on December 13-16, 1972, 
with the annual committee following on December 
17-21, 1972. This will be the first quadrennial for 
Southeast Asia Union Mission since the Division 
changed from a biennial session. 
Because of the US dollar exchange rates, the 
budget for the year 1972 could not be increased, but 
with the help of God this will be the best year in the 
history of Southeast Asia Union Mission. The reports 
of baptisms and evangelism were very encouraging, 
and the institutions all gave a good report of 1971 
with optimistic plans for 1972. A new department 
was begun in the Union and Pastor F. H. Hewitt 
was appointed as secretary of the Stewardship De-
partment. Pastor C. A. Williams has just recently 
accepted the call of the Far F.astern Division to fill 
this position on the Division level, and Pastor Hewitt 
will be working closely with him in the local missions 
to bring about a spiritual revival in our churches. 
ONE HUNDRED FOR CHRIST UNITED 
EVANGELISM, which began in 1970, was reviewed 
and discussed on the last day of the meetings. All 
workers present reemphasized the need for total 
dedication to Christ and recognized the short time 
left in which to warn the people of Southeast Asia 
of the soon coming of our Saviour. Each worker in 
the Union and Missions pledged to have some part 
in conducting at least one evangelistic service during 
the coming year to help warn these millions of people. 
May each one of us as church members and workers 
in the Southeast Asia Union join together in making 
this the best soul-winning year in our history. This 
achievement will be possible only if the laymen join 
hands with their pastors as a team working for God. 
—R. I. Gainer, Treasurer 
Southeast Asia Union 
COLLEGE 
First four-year graduating class of SAUC, with faculty members on 
the front row. 
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SOUTHEAST ASIA UNION 
First Four-Year Class Graduates 
THE graduationexercises of December 10 and 11 
at Southeast Asia Union College marked an im-
portant forward step in the history of this 56-year-
old institution; for seven students received bachelor's 
degrees, the first class to finish the four-year pro-
gram. Four were in education and three in theology. 
In addition, fourteen were granted two-year 
certificates—two in education, one in science, four 
in commerce, four in secretarial science, two in liberal 
arts, and one in mathematics. 
Another nine are scheduled to receive the two-
year certificate in April, and one a four-year degree 
in theology. 
The services began on Friday evening, with the 
consecration service, with an impressive march by 
the graduates, escorted by the freshmen of the col-
lege. Mrs. Marion Simmons, of the Department of 
Education of the Far Eastern Division, gave the 
address. Speaking for the whole class, James Lai, 
class president, accepted the challenge to consecra-
tion to God's service. 
At the 11:00 o'clock service on Sabbath, Pastor 
T. K. Chong, President of the Malaya Mission, ad-
dressed the graduates and guests, using the class 
motto—"Reach Out", and aim—"To Climb Higher", 
as his theme. 
The conferring of the degrees 
and diplomas took place at the com-
mencement service Saturday evening, 
the 1 1 th, when in addition to the 
procession of graduates and escorting 
freshmen, the faculty marched in full 
academic regalia. The commencement 
speaker was Pastor C. H. Damron, 
Union Ministerial Secretary. Diplo-
mas were awarded by Pastor Daniel 
Tan, President of Southeast Asia 
Union College, assisted by the reg-
istrar, Mrs. Maggie Tan. 
To date, thirteen of the graduates 
have received calls to work in the 
church organization. They are: 
James Lai, Goshen Adventist School, 
treasurer and teacher 
Leela Benjamin, SDA School, teacher 
Chalee ChuenChob, Bangkok Ekamai 
School, Principal 
Khu Soei Hoa, Bangkok Sanitarium 
and Hospital, secretary 
Sally Lam, Sunny Hill School, teacher 
Susie Mong, Penang Adventist Hospital, secretary 
Laurena Madge Tan, Far Eastern Division, secretary 
David Goh, Balestier Road Church, assistant pastor 
Phoon Chek Yat, Sunny Hill School, teacher 
Sim Chor K iat, SAUC Church, assistant pastor 
Adeline Cheah, Sunny Hill School, teacher 
Leong Lye Cheng, SDA School, teacher 
Chai Sew Moi, SAUC Library 
Seven of the seniors will go on for further study. 
They are: 
Chai Teck Sin, Philippine Union College 
Lee Peng Cheong, 
Peter Soong, �
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Wong Kum Meng, Southeast Asia Union College 
Kenny Pappachen, Spicer College 
Tan Ah Bee 
Jennifer Chan 
Two of the two-year graduates graduated with 
honors—Jennifer Chan and Madge Tan—while two 
of the four-year graduates had distinguished records: 
Sally Lam, magna cum laude, and Phoon Chek Yat, 
cum laude. 
—Dr. Bernhard Aaen, Academic Dean 
Southeast Asia Union College 
Bernard Donato 
M.V. Secretary 
Southeast Asia Union. 
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Miss Fitzgerald and her two bakers, Yeang Kok Boon and Low 
Chin Hin, proudly display a batch of bread. 
Small Industry with Big Hopes 
THE newest venture on the Southeast Asia Union 
College campus is a smal' bakery with big hopes. 
Miss Myrtle Fitzgerald, chairman of the education 
department, is supervising this young industry, which 
as yet has no real home. The bread is prepared in 
the Home Economics classroom and baked in two 
small ovens, one of eight-loaf capacity in the cafeteria 
and the other, of three-loaf capacity in the Home 
Economics room. Despite these limited facilities, 
production is 33 loaves per day at present and the 
demand is growing. 
Five boys are presently employed part time in 
this new industry—Lew Chin Hin, George John, 
Elvin Chong, Yeang Kok Boon and Robert Tan. 
According to Miss Fitzgerald, the college cafe-
teria is the largest customer at present, with workers 
on the compound and at the hospital buying all that 
can be produced with the limited facilities now avail-
able. Inquiries have come from Youngberg hospital 
and from the Division Canteen, but these potential 
markets can not be served until the production capa-
city can be increased. 
When asked what were the greatest needs for 
this potentially prosperous school industry, Miss 
Fitzgerald mentioned first of all an oven. Baking 
in the cafeteria oven involves carrying the loaves 
from the Home Economics room to the kitchen, 
which requires using an umbrella on rainy days. 
In addition, since that oven heats unevenly, the loaves 
must be constantly shifted to obtain uniform baking. 
Other needs mentioned were a place to work, 
screens for the windows, a mixer, a slicer, and smooth 
unobstructed work tables, with Formica or similar 
surface. 
With proper facilities, this bakery can expand 
and provide wholesome bread to a wide market and 
employment to a number of students, says Miss 
Fitzgerald. 
—Dr. Bernhard Aaen, Academic Dean 
Southeast Asia Union College 
Donato Conducts Week of Prayer 
Pastor Bernard Donato con-
ducted a Week of Prayer from 
October 24 to 29 at the South-
east Asia Union College audi-
torium. 
Pastor Donato, a friendly 
Filipino currently the Union 
M.V. Secretary, is a dynamic 
preacher with a warm personality 
and a genuine love for young 
people. The theme for his Week 
of Prayer series was "Treasures Unlimited." Some 
of his sermon titles were: "Pythons Prowling," 
"Use Your Charms, Dear," "Fragrance Ascending," 
"Stranded," and "Keep Still, My Heart." He dwelt 
on practical issues such as health, courtesy, prayer, 
courtship and marriage. His sermons were not only 
practical, but spiritual as well. An inspiring testimony 
service was conducted in which students, faculty 
members, and parents told of God's matchless love 
and care. "Treasures Unlimited" indeed! 
—David Gob 
Orion Pathfinders Hold Week-End Camp 
A J.M.V. Pathfinder week-end camp under the 
" direction of Mrs. M. P. Sormin was held at 
Ponggol, Singapore, on September 11-12. Thirty-six 
Pathfinders and leaders from the SAUC church had 
a delightful week-end together at this beautiful 
campsite. 
After the sundown worship Friday evening, Pas-
tor James Wong gave an interesting talk entitled 
"The Pathfinders." This was followed by Pastor 
R. E. Neall's inspiring talk in which he told of how 
God sent His angels to rescue His people on a num-
ber of occasions while war raged in Vietnam. 
During the Sabbath School period the following 
morning Pastor Robert B. Grady drilled the campers 
in Bible knowledge. In the sermon that followed, 
Pastor John Harris spoke about the wonders of God's 
work of creation. 
Camp activities included morning watch and 
prayer bands, knotting, hiking, track and trail, swim-
ming, crafts, M.V. Honor classes and games. The 
highlight of the week-end camp was the testimonial 
service at which time all the campers gave their 
testimonies regarding the goodness and kindness of 
our Heavenly Father. 
The week-end camp flew by all too quickly, but 
the campers returned to their homes and duties with 
many happy memories, and with the joy of having 
been drawn closer to God. 
—See Kwee Lan 
3rd year ministerial student 
NEWS FROM THE MISSIONS 
Malaya Workers Learn About 
Health Evangelism 
THE workers of the Malaya Mission met together 
October 18 to 21 for a Ministerial Institute in 
beautiful Golden Sands Baptist Assembly, Port Dick-
son. Pastor J. R. Spangler and Dr. Wayne McFar-
land from the General Conference presented stirring 
materials on coordinated health and doctrinal evan-
gelism. Also present were Pastors R. C. and C. A. 
Williams from the Far Eastern Division, and Dr. 
Roger Heald and Pastor C. H. Damron from the 
Union. 
"MISSION 72," a bold new plan for a simul-
taneous world-wide evangelistic thrust, with every 
pastor using the same advertising and messages, was 
explained. C. A. Williams presented stewardship in 
its broadest implications—a- dedication of the whole 
person to Christ, with all that he possesses. Chester 
Damron told of the amazing success of the Voice 
of Prophecy Correspondence Schools, and challenged 
the workers to follow up the thousands of interests 
in the field. 
Most of the session was devoted to health evan-
gelism, the big "thing" in evangelism today. Elder 
Spangler and Dr. McFarland demonstrated how 
doctor and minister work together in an integrated 
program, with the health and Bible messages care-
fully woven together. A talk on heart disease, for 
example, might be followed by a sermon on the text, 
"A new heart I will give you," Eze. 36:26. Best of all, 
as the people experience the dramatic benefits to 
their own health that come from following the Ad-
ventist health message, they have confidence to accept 
the spiritual message as well. 
This "new" approach to evangelism is actually 
not so new: it came from the century-old counsels 
of the Spirit of Prophecy, which are still as new as 
today's scientific discoveries. 
Dr. McFarland, who co-founded the Five-Day 
Plan to Stop Smoking from the Spirit of Prophecy 
counsels, states that the principles used in overcoming 
tobacco are applicable in any attempt to break off 
bad habits and live healthfully. The Five-Day Plan 
thrusts the total health message at smokers in one 
package: they must give up alcoholic beverages, 
coffee, tea, spices, meat, and concentrated sweets 
right away. They must drink quantities of water and 
fruit juices to wash out the nicotine ("their kidneys 
think that Christmas has come"), practice deep 
breathing, take regular exercise, get on a healthful 
diet, and learn to trust in divine power. "What makes 
the plan so successful," the doctor explained, "is that 
after two or three days they suddenly feel better than 
they have in years. Their food tastes good, they sleep 
well, they have new energy. If it were not for this 
sudden sense of well-being, the plan would fail." 
Dr. McFarland and Elder Spangler showed that 
even Seventh-day Adventist workers would feel better 
if they followed the same health program. They 
presented a wealth of scientific evidence supporting 
the counsels Adventists have known—and often 
ignored—for years. 
"Every one of you is born with a certain amount 
of vital energy," Elder Spangler explained, "which 
is like a bank account that you can draw on, but not 
add deposits to. If you use this too rapidly, over-
working when you need rest, you are borrowing from 
the future. Rest will not restore what you have lost. 
You are left with less vital force than you had be-
fore." 
Dr. McFarland explained that "overeating 
stretches out the stomach and draws extra blood and 
juices to the stomach to get rid of the load. This 
benumbs the nerves, almost paralyzing the brain. 
"You skinny people—you can be guilty of over-
eating too," the doctor accused. "No one should 
overeat, even if he can do so without gaining weight. 
There is such a thing as skinny sinners and fat 
saints!" 
Clutching his ribs, Dr. Wayne McFarland demon- 
strates the art of deep breathing. 
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Workers of the Malaya Mission meet in a Ministerial Institute with 
(front row) C. H. Damron, C. A. Williams, Dr. Wayne McFarland, 
C. K. Han, T. K. Chong, J. R. Spangler, R. C. Williams, and Dr. 
Roger Heald. 
"Irregularity in eating saps the vital force. 
Recent research at Loma Linda University shows 
that the stomach normally empties in four hours. 
But when snacks are eaten between meals, the 
stomach may take from 12 to 18 hours to empty. 
This extra burden weakens the digestive system." 
Sugar came in for a strong indictment. Quoting 
Mrs. White's statement that "sugar clogs the system," 
Dr. McFarland stated that sugar raises the cholesterol 
level of the blood, causing fatty deposits in the blood 
vessels, literally clogging them. Even the circulation 
in the root canals of the teeth is cut down by sugar, 
thus inviting tooth decay. 
Overuse of sugar lowers the body's resistance 
to disease. Research by Dr. A. S. Sanchez of Loma 
Linda University has demonstrated that whereas one 
white cell can normally kill 14 germs, after a person 
drinks one bottle of pop (six teaspoons of sugar), 
each of his white cells can kill only 10 germs. After 
a person eats a big piece of chocolate cake (18 
teaspoons), his white cells can kill only two germs 
each. And three scoops of ice cream smothered in 
chocolate sauce (24 teaspoons) reduce the kill rate 
to a ratio of one to one. 
"If your child eats a lot of sugar, his nose will 
run instead of his feet," said the doctor. 
Large amounts of sugar make a person irritable 
and nervous. The reason is that sugar, containing no 
vitamins itself, takes vitamin B from the body in 
order to "burn." This causes vitamin B deficiency, 
a condition which actually alters the personality. 
"Try a week without desserts—just eat fruit—
and see how much better you feel," challenged Dr. 
McFarland. 
At one point the doctor demonstrated the art of 
deep breathing. Clutching his ribs, he showed how 
to fill the lungs completely and then exhale, coughing 
out the last remnants of stale air. As the audience 
felt for their ribs, Mission President T. K. Chong 
strode to the front. "I can't find mine," he an-
nounced. 
"If you can't locate your ribs, come back next 
week for the weight-reducing course," quipped the 
doctor. 
After many hours of meeting, the call of the 
surf and the kingfishers lured the delegates into the 
sea. While jumping waves, they enjoyed watching 
Dr. McFarland ride the breakers—diving and swim-
ming with all the energy of a small boy. 
The delegates to the Ministerial Institute were 
tremendously enthusiastic about coordinated health 
and doctrinal evangelism. Wong Yew Seng, Secretary 
of the Sabbath School and Lay Activities Depart-
ments, and Leoh Hee Tan, pastor of the Kuala 
Lumpur Chinese Church, both declared that the meet-
ings had greatly strengthened their faith in the Spirit 
of Prophecy. Joseph Tham Yoon Chiang, pastor of 
the Pontian, Johore Chinese church, said that he 
planned to practice the health message and teach it to 
his people. Mrs. Ralph Neall decided to stop pre-
paring rich desserts and serve instead the delicious 
fruits that abound in the tropics. Pham Kow Seng, 
a student pastor of the Balestier Road Church, stated 
that the institute was "my greatest spiritual experience 
since the time I became a Seventh-day Adventist!" 
Catherine Lim, Bible instructor in the Chinese Thom-
son Road Church said, "I have been spiritually 
revived, and I'm just eager to go back to my home-
town and really set my church members on fire for 
God. I sense that the end of time is near and we 
have no time to waste, but must tell the people 
around us about Jesus." 
—B.S.N. 
PAH Helps Heart Patient 
Ng Kai Kan, whose plight was brought to the 
public's attention through the newspapers will 
soon leave for Kettering Memorial Hospital in U.S.A. 
for open heart surgery. He was told that he had 
only 2 more years to live, but now has high hopes 
of living a near-normal life. In conjunction with the 
Pudu Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur, Penang Ad-
ventist Hospital is arranging for his trip to the U.S.A. 
where he will be operated on gratis by the heart team 
at Kettering Memorial Hospital. The accompanying 
picture shows Dr. R. R. Standish examining Mr. Ng 
recently at the Penang Adventist Hospital. 
Dr. Standish examines heart patient, Ng Kai Kan. 
„ANTS 
MALAYA MISSION 
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Thirty literature evangelists of Malaya Mission met for their annual 
Institute in Port Dickson. 
Literature Evangelists Inspired 
by Institute 
AN September 12 to 16, a group of 30 literature 
evangelists with their leaders met at beautiful 
Golden Sands Baptist Assembly, Port Dickson, for 
their annual Institute. 
"To evangelize every home in Malaya Mission 
with our literature" was the theme. S. D. Pangborn 
from the Division and R. L. McKee from the Union 
were the instructors. Both men gave strong support 
to the program and won the love and respect of the 
colporteurs. 
During the discussion periods Brother Chao 
Yau Fong, Manager of the Malaysian Signs Press, 
explained the rise in book prices; Samuel Tsai, 
Editor of the Press, told of new books soon to come 
off the press; and Yeoh Hun Earn explained the 
working policy. 
Pastor T. K. Chong led out in a moving com-
munion service on the evening of September 15, 
after which the colporteurs testified with tears of 
their earnest desire to rededicate their lives to serve 
the Lord. 
The highlight of the meeting came on the last 
day, when Pastor McKee presented Sister Chiau 
Fong Ying with a large golden trophy for being the 
top colporteur in Malaya Mission during the last 
twelve months. She had delivered M$23,713's worth 
of literature. Three others received special recognition 
for outstanding results during April Big Week. Four-
teen bookmen received their faithful service pins at 
the same time. 
Because of many difficulties, it seemed at one 
time that the Institute could not be held. But by the 
help of our gracious Lord successful arrangements 
were finally made. The colporteur evangelists felt 
the presence of the Holy Spirit in their midst, and 
they left the meeting with a wonderful spirit of joy, 
unity, and dedication. 
—Peter Khoo, Publishing Secretary 
Malaya Mission 
Shirley Johnson Directs Cooking School 
The International Cooking School, directed by 
Mrs. Shirley Johnson of the General Conference and 
Mrs. Marion Simmons of the Far Eastern Division, 
was a remarkable success. The enthusiastic response 
by the ladies of our Singapore churches was a real 
inspiration to the Planning Committee. The cooking 
school was held in the Southeast Asia Union College 
cafeteria which, was filled to capacity day after day 
by not only the ladies of the church but several men 
and many interested college students. 
The school ran for four days with a three-hour 
session each day. After a short devotional, Mrs. 
Johnson presented a nutritional talk which was fol-
lowed by well-organized demonstrations of various 
dishes given by Mrs. Johnson and other local experts 
in the culinary art. As demonstration followed dem-
onstration in quick succession, the eager students 
kept close attention with eyes, ears, and hands fever-
ishly getting everything down on paper. Free recipes 
and samples of nutritious food were welcome ad-
ditions to the demonstrations. Door prizes of home-
made bread and various kitchen gadgets were the 
highlight of each cooking session. 
All admired the beautiful table settings of Mrs. 
Donna Krogstad who made a different setting each 
day, each more beautiful than the day before, or so 
it seemed. 
There was an average attendance of about 130 at 
each session, 115 of whom qualified for certificates. 
The cooking school ended with a wish from the 
ladies (and gentlemen) that more such cooking schools 
could be held. �
—Maggie Tan 
Shirley Johnson uses toys to demonstrate amino acid chains to 
130 men and women at the college cafeteria. 
January-February, 1972 �
THE 
MESSENGER �
9 
Lion Hoon Peng with five baptismal candidates and those who 
assisted in the Kulai effort. 
Five Baptized at Kulai 
O
N October 2, 1971, five young people were bap-
tized as first-fruits of an effort conducted at the 
Kulai Local Council Hall by Brethren Lian Hoon 
Peng and Lee Tsai Teik in August. Every week 
students from Southeast Asia Union College, with 
members of the Johore Bahru Church, have been 
conducting a Branch Sabbath School at Kulai in the 
shophouse of Mr. Chai Yong, an active layman. 
Thirty youngsters attend regularly. 
Youngsters sing zestfully at the Kvlai Branch Sabbath School. 
News Notes 
by Maggie Tan 
* Peggy Yap married Lee Ee Chong on De-
cember 5 at the College Auditorium. Pastor F. H. 
Hewitt officiated at the marriage ceremony. The 
bride is the secretary of Pastor K. T. Kong while 
the groom is a science teacher at the English College, 
Johore Bahru. 
* Earl Anchant married Mary Ang on Decem-
ber 5 at the Balestier Church. Earl is a hydrotherapist 
at Youngberg Hospital while Mary is a teacher in 
a government school. 
* Edmund Ho and Agnes Tan were married at 
the Balestier Church on December 12. Edmund 
heads the Business Department at Southeast Asia 
Union College while Agnes teaches in the elementary 
section of the same college. 
* Laurence Chu married Edith Hiu of Bangkok 
at the Bangkok Chinese Church on December 19. 
Laurence is a secondary teacher at SAUC while 
Edith is an office secretary at the Bangkok Sanitarium 
and Hospital. 
* Flora Lim married Chen Chia Seng on De-
cember 20 at the Life-Bible Presbyterian Church. 
Flora is a teacher at Mt. Vernon School while Chia 
Seng is a Computer Engineer connected with Shell. 
President Pierson in Kuching 
THE recent visit of Pastor Robert Pierson, President 
of the General Conference, to Kuching makes 
another "first" in the history of Sarawak Mission. 
With him was Pastor Paul Eldridge, President of the 
Far Eastern Division, who accompanied him in his 
tour of the Far East. At the Kuching airport, both 
men were given a VIP welcome by the mission 
officers, teachers, students, members and a host of 
friends. A protocol officer was also sent by the local 
government to welcome him. 
During the one-day visit, Pastor Pierson visited 
Sunny Hill School and Ayer Manis School, the two 
largest schools in the Sarawak Mission, and churches 
in the Kuching and Serian districts. He also visited 
a "long-house," the typical feature in Sarawak which 
he longed to see. In the evening he spoke to the 
brethren of the Kuching Church, after which they 
were entertained at a reception given by Brother 
Nelson Kundai, the Minister for Youth and Culture 
of Sarawak. Before leaving Kuching for Sabah, 
they visited the grave of Pastor Youngberg, pioneer 
missionary to Sarawak. 
—Jonathan Ng, Pastor 
Kuching Church 
A small part of the overflow crowd t' �
attended the Coi,gress. 
Presidents Pierson and Eldridge welcome° by a host of friends at 
the Kuching airport. 
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Sarawak 
Krangas 
April, 1972 - 3 weeks 
R. L. McKEE 
Sabah 
Tenghilan 
March 5-25, 1972 
Malaya 
Penang 
April 1972 - 3 weeks 
F. H. HEWITT 
Thailand 
Ubol 
October 15-28, 1972 
W. L. WILCOX 
Sabah 
Kiulu 
April 30 - May 20, 3 weeks 
Tawau 
November 1972, 3 weeks 
12 �
THE MESSENGER �
January-February, 1972 
Enche Payar Juman, Minister of Social Welfare, opens the Sabah 
Youth Congress. 
Greatest Youth Congress 
in Sabah History 
"D ISE up, 0 men of God, be done with lesser 
"things. Give heart, and mind, and soul, and 
strength to serve the King of kings! And LIGHT 
SABAH NOW!" This challenge was thrown out by 
Elder Bob Jacobs, Division M.V. Secretary, to the 
Sabah Youth Congress, August 4-7, 1971. 
After months of planning, preparation, and pro-
motion, all roads led to Goshen for the greatest 
Youth Congress in Sabah history. Guodoh Benda, 
Congress Registrar, reported that before 7 p.m. all 
seats �
^ �
n auditorium, an atap structure built 
especia., �
to occasion, were occupied. Hundreds 
more stood outside. Among them were police per-
sonnel, newsmen, government officials, the district 
officer, and Adventist leaders from the Mission, 
Union, and Division. All were awaiting the arrival 
of the torch bearers and the Minister of Social 
Welfare, Enche Payar Juman, who would officially 
open the Youth Congress. 
The torch bearers, fifteen of them, headed by 
Clifford Sambain, ran a marathon race all the way 
from Menggatal, carrying the torch to light the 
caldron in the auditorium. Menggatal, about eight 
miles from the Congress site, is the place where the 
message first took root in Sabah. 
The Congress activities were rewarding and in-
spiring. The morning, noon, and evening devotions 
were very uplifting. The Power Hour conducted by 
Elder Shankel really moved the youth to uphold 
Christ. The timely sermons given by Elder Donato 
and Elder Jacobs brought inspiration to those present. 
There were discussions conducted on Senior 
Youth Leadership by Elder Jacobs; Share Your Faith 
by Elder Shankel; the Spirit of Prophecy by Elder 
Bill Smith; Science and the Bible by Edmund Siagian; 
Love, Courtship, and Marriage by David Gouge; 
Smiling Pathfinders display their art crafts to the Congress delegates. 
Recreation and Social Planning by Pastor Donato, 
and Financial Problems by Pastor Pandjaitan. 
Music festivals under the leadership of Edmund 
and Norma Siagian were vital parts of the program. 
They included quartets, choirs, and instrumental num-
bers on the trumpet, accordion, and musical saw. 
A special program for the 450 children present 
was prepared by Nony Sha'ah, who was ably assisted 
by Linda Clements, Ann Gibson, and others from 
the Division and local schools. In a Bible Quiz com-
petition under the direction of Pastor G. Laung, 
Allan and Lo Yu Tak of Sandakan came out cham-
pions. 
On Friday afternoon an action-packed program 
was presented by the Pathfinder Clubs of the various 
churches of the Mission. On Sabbath morning three 
meeting halls were packed to overflowing. It was 
observed that this was the biggest gathering among 
Seventh-day Adventists in Sabah since the work began 
here years ago. Elders Jacobs, Shankel, and Donato 
conducted the church services for these groups. 
At the Sabbath vesper hour, Bill Smith made 
an appeal for laymen to enter new areas to open up 
the work. Twenty laymen responded. This was fol-
lowed by a commitment service, led by Elder Shankel. 
At the climax of his message the auditorium was 
darkened expect for the torch, which had burned 
continually during the Congress. Light from the 
torch was passed on to the fifteen torch bearers, 
who in turn lit the candles of all the delegates. As 
darkness vanished in yellow candle light, the charge 
was given to carry the light to every nook and corner, 
and LIGHT SABAH NOW! 
—Edwin Siagian, M.V. Secretary 
Sabah Mission 
Sabah youth demonstrate gymnastic feats taught them by David 
Gouge. 
January-February, 1972 �
T H E MESSENGER �
13 
Chester Damron conducts Bible classes with Sabah workers. 
Sabah Workers Learn Inductive Method 
A UGUST 8 to September 5 found the workers in 
' in the Sabah mission gathered in Tamparuli for 
a period of upgrading. Most of these workers have 
not had opportunity to attend formal classes in the 
study of the Bible at one of our schools. 
Pastor C. H. Damron guided this enthusiastic 
group of ministers in the adventure of studying the 
Gospel of Matthew from an inductive approach. Al-
though it was a new method of study for them, the 
"students" responded with eagerness and studied 
diligently. Several expressed their appreciation for' 
the opportunity to study and said that Matthew had 
become a new book to them. Classes were held 
morning, afternoon and evening. Periods were also 
given for individual and group study. Although it 
was irrnossible to complete the classes due to lack 
of �
it is anticipated that early in 1972 there 
will be yet another opportunity for the workers to 
gather again to complete their course of study in the 
Gospel of Matthew. 
—Chester H. Damron, Ministerial Secretary 
Southeast Asia Union 
Sabah Youth Set New Record 
GAN Kin Siang and Joseph Thia, educators in the 
Sabah Mission, were the first two young people 
of the Far Eastern Division to receive the M.V. 
Gold Award medals, announced Bob Jacobs, Division 
M.V. Secretary, while granting awards for Physical 
and Cultural Excellence at the Sabah Youth Con-
gress. M.V. Silver Award medals were handed out 
earlier that evening to 55 youth, composing the 
largest group to receive these coveted medals in the 
history of the Far Eastern Division. 
This came as the grand climax of days of ex-
hausting exercise and drill under the direction of 
Mr. David Gouge, Principal of the Elementary De- 
partment of Far Eastern Academy in Singapore. The 
Gouge family spent a two-month working vacation 
in Sabah, assisting the physical education program 
at both Sabah Adventist Secondary School and 
Goshen Adventist School. Mr. Gouge and his stu-
dents could often be seen out on the wet sports 
field at 6:30 in the morning doing calisthenics to the 
rhythmic grunting of Mr. Gan. The thirty-minute 
period always ended with a few laps around the 
field. Mr. Gouge also gave the students a working 
knowledge of softball, and took them out on the 
required 20-mile hike and camp-out. On a field 
between two streams among the mountains, the 
students set up camp. "It was interesting watching 
the students pretend to make waterproof shelters for 
their pioneering honor," writes Mr. Gouge. They got 
more interested in the project when rain clouds 
gathered and thunder rolled through the mountains. 
Fortunately the storm passed them by. All these 
experiences were memories as the students received 
their awards. Of the 90 who started the course in 
Physical and Cultural Fitness and Excellence, only 
57 were able to complete the strenuous requirements. 
—Edwin Siagian, M.V. Secretary 
Sabah Mission 
Goshen Junior Academy classroom building. 
Progress in Goshen and Tambarulan 
HAVING just arrived in Sabah, I was anxious to 
visit our Adventist people and churches as soon as 
possible. The opportunity soon came to visit Goshen, 
where we have not only a large concentration of 
Adventists, but a junior academy as well. For many 
years the W. E. Smith family lived in Goshen, giving 
strength to the work and building it on a solid foun-
dation. 
One of Elder Smith's most important projects 
was the Goshen Adventist School. For many years 
this school needed a new classroom building. The 
original structure was both inadequate and dilap-
idated. 
Elder Smith took on this project with charac-
teristic determination and dedication. Money was 
raised from various sources. Sacrifices were made 
by the Smiths and many others. Elder Smith invited 
his father, a builder in the States, to come out and 
14 �
THE MESSENGER �
January-February, 1972. 
help with this and other building projects in the mis-
sion. This he gladly did, at great personal sacrifice, 
to help the Goshen School. 
Soon construction was begun, and in a short time 
large, attractive classrooms could be seen. However, 
before the project was completed, because of cir-
cumstances beyond the control of the Smith family, 
both he and his parents had to leave Sabah. Now 
who was to carry on and complete the building so 
well started? 
The teachers of the Goshen School, with a num-
ber of dedicated laymen, rose to the challenge and 
are now hard at work trying to complete the class-
room building. On Sunday morning, October 10, 
as we visited this area, we were happy to see much 
activity taking place at Goshen. Teachers were 
painting the new classrooms. Laymen, students, and 
other teachers were hauling sand from the river not 
far away for plastering the cement-block walls in the 
classrooms. With such dedication, I believe it will not 
be long before the new building will be completed 
and the 262 students can have the much-needed space 
and new facilities for their school. 
The day before, Sabbath morning October 9, 
we drove about 30 miles towards Kudat to a church 
at Tambarulan. Here Brother Tommy Golotoh is 
pastoring a district of three organized churches and 
three branch Sabbath Schools. This Sabbath was to 
be an important occasion for the church members 
in this area, for a baptism had been planned. 
At the close of the church service, the writer 
had the joy of examining the 17 candidates before 
the church. After voting them in as members subject 
to their baptism, we closed the meeting and walked 
about half a mile to a stream running through the 
trees and brush. Though it was a little narrow, 
it was adequate for the baptism. It was a privilege 
to baptize these precious souls and have a part in 
preparing them for the coming of our Saviour. 
Seven of those baptized were young people at-
tending our church school at Tambarulan, who 
through the influence of a godly Christian teacher 
had given their hearts to Christ. Surely Christian 
education pays tremendous dividends. Though the 
facilities at that school are entirely inadequate, the 
30 students are receiving an education that will lead 
to eternal life. 
That afternoon we returned to the Goshen area 
for another meeting, scheduled at the Tagaroh church 
in the evening. How happy we were, as we arrived 
at the church just before 7 p.m., to find it packed 
with our faithful church members. 
Here was another evidence of the work accom-
plished by Elder Smith and his father. A cement-
block church and school now stand in this place. 
With such fine permanent buildings at Tagaroh, 
surely the work so well established will continue 
to grow and expand. 
—W. L. Wilcox, President 
Sabah Mission 
Youth Congress Draws Largest SDA 
Attendance in Thailand 
%vim musical fanfare, the Thailand Mission Youth 
" Congress opened on October 13 and closed on 
the 16th. More than 120 official delegates and a host 
of others from Laos and Thailand came to listen 
to Elders John Hancock and Bob Jacobs, M.V. Sec-
retaries from the General Conference and Far Eastern 
Division. Pastor Bernie Donato, Union M.V. Secre-
tary, and the writer planned and coordinated the 
program. 
Musical numbers were contributed by a wide 
variety of vocal and instrumental groups. On the 
opening night a narration on the work in Thailand 
and Laos was given with colorful light effects. As 
the narration progressed, the places where the Ad-
ventist work is being carried on were lighted one 
after another on a big map of Thailand and Laos 
done up in luminous colors, which hung on the wall 
of the Ekamai School auditorium. Vast unentered 
territories also became evident, challenging the youth 
of Thailand Mission to "ARISE SHINE" with the 
lieht of the gospel in this generation. Boldly written 
in Thai and English on both sides of the map, the 
words "ARISE SHINE" were used by Elder Jacobs 
in his keynote message to challenge the delegates to 
greater youth participation in evangelism. 
Elder Hancock inspired both young and old 
with music on his beloved 44-pound accordion and 
his narration of experiences of Seventh-day Adventist 
young people around the world. He and Elder Jacobs, 
with the assistance of Pastor Donato and the writer, 
conducted the congress workshops. 
M.V. Secretary Abel Pangan (right) and Pastor Sunti open the Thai 
Youth Congress. John Hancock and Bob Jacobs sit under the map 
of Thailand. 
January-February, 1972 �
THE MESSENGER �
15 
On Sabbath morning a colorful mission pageant 
was presented by the Bangkok Sanitarium Sabbath 
School. The participants wore costumes of the 
various countries they represented. One very inter-
esting part of the pageant came when two young 
men representing New Guinea stepped to the platform 
with greased bodies, their white teeth contrasting 
conspicuously with their dark skin. The unique native 
hats they wore were then used as collection plates for 
the Sabbath School offering. Elder Hancock preached 
the sermon that Sabbath morning to the largest 
group of Seventh-day Adventists ever gathered in the 
history of Thailand. The spacious auditorium was 
too small to accommodate them all. 
To give an equal opportunity to all of the three 
churches in Bangkok, the first night of the congress 
was held at the Ekamai Church, the second at the 
Chinese Church, and the third at the Bangkok Sani-
tarium Church. 
—A. V. Pangan, M.V. Secretary 
Thailand Mission 
Even the children performed at the Thai Youth Congress. 
Bangkok Youth Form Association 
®N June 26, 1971 the Missionary Volunteer Soci- 
eties
l-f �
of the Bangkok Sanitarium Church, Bang- 
kok Chinese Church, and Ekamai Church met at the 
Chinese Church to form an association of Seventh-
day Adventist youth in the Bangkok area. After 
a stirring message from B. U. Dcnato. Union M. V. 
Secretary, A. V. Pangan, Mission M. V. Secretary 
called the meeting to order. A proposed constitution 
was read, followed by the election of Hiu Sir Ping 
as president, Ann Wick as treasurer, Jenny Vassa-
nachart as auditor, Vickie Lim as music director, 
and Sunipa Sormin as public relations officer. 
A week later the newly elected officers, M.V. 
leaders and sponsors, and church pastors of the three 
churches met with the Mission M.V. Secretary to 
give a closer study to the proposed constitution. For 
a name, BANGKOK SDA YOUTH ASSOCIATION 
was chosen. The aim and purpose of the Association 
is to coordinate and promote evangelistic activities 
by the youth of the three Bangkok churches. 
—Sunipa Sormin 
Capping ceremony for thirty-four nursing students of the class 
of 1974. 
Class of 1974 Capped 
CAPPING exercises for the 1974 class of the School 
of Nursing were held during a solemn ceremony 
on October 19 at the Bangkok Sanitarium Church. 
Dr. G. L. Dybdahl, Medical Director of the hospital, 
addressed the class. He admonished the students to 
be diligent in learning the nursing arts and challenged 
them to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, the Master 
Physician. 
Following the presentation of the class by Miss 
Salinee, School of Nursing Director, the class was 
capped by upper-division students. The candle-light-
ing ceremony was most impressive. As the girls 
came forward to have their tapers lighted by 
"Florence Nightingale," the church was slowly illu-
minated by the yellow flames. 
Of the 34 students in this class, most of whom 
are of Buddhist background, 11 have made their 
decision for Christ during the recent Week of Prayer. 
—John K. S. Lee, Assistant Chaplain 
Bangkok Sanitarium and Hospital 
Week of Prayer at Bangkok 
San Wins Souls 
THE fall Week of Prayer at Bangkok Sanitarium 
and Hospital, held October 11 to 15, was con-
ducted by Richard L. McKee, Union Publishing Sec-
retary. Speaking on the theme "The Search of Man-
kind," he showed how man is searching for the true 
religion and how Christ is the answer to that search. 
Each morning more than two hundred workers 
and student nurses attended the meetings. When a 
call was made on the last day, seven people decided 
to follow Christ and be baptized, and twelve others 
indicated a desire to learn more about Christianity. 
Thank God for the working of the Holy Spirit as 
seen this week! The Chaplain's Department will fol-
low up the interests. 
—John K. S. Lee, Assistant Chaplain 
Bangkok Sanitarium and Hospital 
16 �
THE MESSENGER �
January-February, 1972 
New Convert Evangelizes Rhade Tribe 
psoN, rifle in hand, covered his assigned area. 
Being a first sergeant in the South Vietnamese 
Army meant that he was responsible for keeping his 
area secure, and his sharp eyes covered the area well. 
He looked into every suspicious place as he walked 
into the village of Dam-Rong near his base camp. 
Suddenly he was attracted by a sign. He read 
and re-read it. "What's this?" he asked half aloud. 
"Seventh-day Adventist Church!" 
Eson belonged to the Rhade tribe of Montag-
nards and his home was off across the mountains. 
His people hadn't heard that there was a Creator, 
or that there were people in the world who worshiped 
on His Sabbath. So it was not strange that he should 
be attracted by such an unusual sign. 
Something about that sign stirred his curiosity. 
He just couldn't shake it off. He had to know what 
it meant. As he investigated the building, he found 
Pastor Ha Quanh, also a Montagnard but of the 
Koho tribe. To Eson's question the pastor gave 
a ready answer. He had to make it brief as he knew 
that a soldier on duty couldn't spend much time 
talking. Yet he had to answer in such a way as to 
give this inquirer a little taste of eternal fruit. He 
saw the answer to his silent prayer as Eson's curiosity 
changed to an interest explosion. Eson promised to 
come back and talk further. 
Eson, Pastors Duong Sau and Ha Quanh, and the chief of B EA 
Yong B Village in front of a Rhade home. Pastor Sau wears 
the Rhode costume. 
The main gate of B Ea Yong B village. 
Pastor Ha Quanh taught Eson as much as he 
could, but felt that his best was not good enough. 
He urged Eson to go with him to Dalat where the 
district pastor lived. There he could learn even more. 
But it was a day's journey on foot. Eson asked for 
a few days' leave from duty in order to make the trip. 
In Dalat Eson was introduced to Duong Sau, 
the Vietnamese district pastor. Pastor Sau was im-
pressed: any man who would take a leave and walk 
a day's journey to satisfy his curiosity about a church 
name, must he following Heaven's guidance. Without 
delay Pastor Sau launched into the studies. Eson 
was delighted. Not only was his own chronic thirst 
being satisfied, but an artesian well was springing up 
in his soul, a well that would overflow to others. 
His own people must hear this. (The Mission staff 
had been praying for an opening into the Rhade tribe, 
but they hardly expected this.) 
Back to his post he went. His feet fairly flew; 
he could hardly keep from dancing along the trail. 
His heart was as light as the puffs of clouds that 
played in the sky above him. As he followed the 
familiar trail, he began composing his request for 
release from duty. The law says that Montagnards 
are not forced to serve in the armed forces. They 
serve on a voluntary basis. 
The captain was dismayed by his request. He 
saw in Eson the qualities he needed in a soldier. He 
determined not to lose him without a struggle. When 
persuasion failed to work, he tried a raise in salary. 
The figure got precariously high. Eson had only 
dreamed of such a monthly check. But the young 
soldier stood his ground. He would not be lured. 
He could not be bought at any price, for he had in 
his hands a "pearl" of more value than the wealth 
of banks, the pride of rank, or the pleasures of sense. 
With his discharge clutched firmly in his hand, he 
made his way back to the village of B Ea Yong B, 
in Dar Lac Province. 
What a change he had made! He had exchanged 
his I.D. card for a license from the district pastor, 
his M-16 machine gun for a picture roll, his grenades 
for a set of Bible lessons, and his rockets for a Sab-
bath School quarterly on the life of Christ. Armed 
January-February, 1972 �
THE MESSENGER �
17 
with these, he worked steadily for two months until 
he had covered his whole village. Then, feeling he 
had led his people as far as he could, he returned 
to Dalat for more help. 
Pastor Sau petitioned the Mission for permission 
to go to this village to check on what was happening. 
So a short time later he, Pastor Ha Quanh, and Eson 
went back to B Ea Yong B. They began by giving 
free haircuts to all corners. They visited the sick, 
praying for them and giving them medicine. The 
medicine was something quite different to these peo-
ple used to beating a gong and dancing wild dances 
to expel the evil spirits. How surprised they were 
to find that the sick got well without their devil 
ceremony! Songs and stories delighted the children. 
After a long hard day, Pastor Sau went to his 
mat to get some sleep. He was so tired he could 
hardly keep his eyes open—but they opened in sur-
prise to find Eson, lamp in hand, leaving the house. 
His jaw dropped in amazement when he learned that 
Eson was going out to pray for some of the sick 
people of his village. It was not until 1 a.m. that 
Eson dropped wearily onto his mat—he, a young 
Christian, not yet baptized, only three months re- 
These Rhode Sabbath School members hope soon to have a church 
of their own. 
moved from the day he had first set eyes on an Ad-
ventist church! 
Soon a week's series of meetings was held in 
the local "town hall"—a building with tin roof and 
low walls made of grass. After preaching and visiting 
for a week, Pastor Sau made a call, inviting the 
villagers to accept Jesus Christ. More than one 
hundred stood, including the village chief. 
Eson and six others from the Rhade tribe were 
brought down to the Youth's Congress held in Saigon 
in October. What a thrilling sight it was to watch 
the first seven of this new tribe baptized into Christ 
Jesus! And these are only the firstfruits: another 38 
will follow soon. How splendid was the response to 
the appeal for funds to build a church in B Ea Yong 
B. Those present at the Congress contributed the 
equivalent of more than U.S. $1,000 to erect the first 
Rhade church, on land contributed by the chief. 
We thank our God for another first in Adventist 
Mission Advance (and for a splendid example of 
100 FOR CHRIST UNITED EVANGELISM, Ed.). 
—Clyde R. Bradley, President 
Vietnam Mission 
John Hancock delivers a stirring message while Le Cong Giao trans- 
lates. 
Youth Congress Held in Saigon 
FROM the mountains to the delta, from Danang in 
the north to Vam Nhon in the south, they came—
three hundred delegates—to an inspiring Youth Con-
gress held at the Saigon Adventist School auditorium 
from October 6 to 9. In addition to Vietnamese and 
Chinese, a delegation of 80 Montagnards, representing 
the Koho and Rhade tribes, was present. The M.V. 
Secretaries in charge represented the whole chain of 
command, from John Hancock of the General Con-
ference to B. E. Jacobs of the Division, Bernard 
Donato of the Union, and Le Toan Tho of the Mis-
sion. 
The young people met to learn more effective 
ways to win souls for Christ. In addition to instruc-
tive and inspirational talks, the four-day program 
included a baptism, a Pathfinder Parade, an In-
vestiture service, and a "Best Saturday Night in 
Town" musical program. 
The Cholon Church Pathfinders demonstrated 
how to march in formation, how to tie knots, and 
how to give semaphore signals. The Danang Path-
finders reported a unique experience illustrating the 
text, "Be ready always to give . . . a reason of the 
hope that is in you." 1 Pet. 3:15. Returning from 
a hike one day, they came upon a farmer struggling 
unsuccessfully to pull his ox out of the mud. Recall-
ing something Jesus said about oxen that fell in pits, 
A group of Montagnard youth who attended the Vietnam Congress. 
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Pastor Duong Sou (center) with two Moutagnard soul-winners, 
Ha Brell and Eson. 
the Pathfinders did not hesitate to slosh into the 
mud, uniforms and all, to help shove and pull the 
beast out. Not only was the ox grateful, but the 
farmer was amazed at this cherubic army that had 
come to his rescue. "Who are you?" he asked, "and 
what is that uniform you are wearing?" This gave 
them the opportunity to explain not only about the 
Pathfinders, but about their belief in Jesus Christ. 
A most unusual Sabbath School service took place 
on October 9, when Pastor Duong Sau told the story 
of Eson, a three-month Christian from the Rhade 
tribe, who led his village to Christ (see story, page 16), 
and then introduced Eson and six of his converts in 
person. An electrified audience responded to Pastor 
Thien's appeal for funds to open up the work among 
the Rhades by contributing over U.S. $1,000. And 
then, right during Sabbath School, Pastor Sau bap-
tized those first seven Rhade Seventh-day Adventists. 
During the Sabbath afternoon service, ten Mas-
ter Guides were invested, including five pastors, three 
teachers, and several mission workers. The day 
climaxed by a musical program featuring choir num-
bers, instrumental and vocal solos, and John Han-
cock playing his accordion. 
World Youth Leader John H. Hancock sings his way into the hearts 
of youth, accompanying himself on the accordion. 
Seventeen-year old Phom Thi Hong Hoa brought 35 souls to Christ. 
Hong Hoa 
IFE for Hong Hoa was much the same as that of 
any other little girl along the Mekong. The tall 
palms were not only exotic silhouettes fringing a 
placid tropical river, but a source of food and 
materials for many household uses. The tributary by 
which she lived was not only a picturesque stream 
with quaint and graceful boats skillfully skimming 
its surface, but an important source of food, water, 
and commerce. The little grass house with its 
hard earthen floor was not just an inspiration for 
artist's brush, but a haven for the children and parents 
alike. 
Although she was not a Christian, Hong Hoa 
joined many of her friends and rowed across the 
river and entered the little mission school that was 
erected beside the neat little church directly across 
from her home. It was fun to learn. She could see 
her life stretching out almost endlessly before her. 
The possibilities it held played hide and seek in her 
fertile imagination. But all of this came to a sudden, 
explosive halt! 
War moved into their village. The neat little 
church was turned into a riddled wreckage during 
20-minute shelling in the dead of night. Some of 
their homes were hit. The villagers took cover and 
huddled together until the dawning of the quiet 
morning. With hearts wildly pounding they fled to 
a more secure area, and there joined multitudes of 
other refugees. Hong Hoa's family was among them. 
How often their minds followed the winding road to 
the familiar river, and on up its placid waters to the 
peaceful home they had abandoned! 
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The diminutive pastor of that little church had 
great faith in his Heavenly Father. He had been 
saved from several scrapes with death the night of 
the shelling. Now he watched the fortunes of war 
until he felt led to go back and begin the rebuilding 
of the church. It wasn't long before he began to 
tear away the wreckage and move new building sup-
plies in. This didn't pass unnoticed. As though it 
had been broadcast, the news traveled into the homes 
of the refugees from the village by the river. They 
came to see. They watched the pastor at work. They 
could see that he was demonstrating his faith in the 
God he served. 
His courage and confidence and determination 
were contagious. If the pastor would come back, 
this was enough for them. Family after family fol-
lowed his example. Soon the whole village was back 
restoring their homes and replanting their fields. 
Respect and esteem for the pastor who led them 
back was great, and their hearts went out in thanks 
to him. 
Many of them began to attend his services, 
Hong Hoa among them. She was really interested 
in what the pastor had to say. She drank it in like 
the sun-baked land took the river water. Jesus be-
came a real, interested Person. His love awakened 
the love in her heart. She could not resist His 
gracious invitation. Soon she followed her Lord 
into her familiar waters, now in the ceremony of 
baptism. 
Hong Hoa couldn't sit still. Neither could she 
keep quiet. She had to go and tell someone how 
she felt. 
Being a bit timid, she decided to begin with 
what was familiar to her. She brought one friend, 
then another, to Sabbath School. Then she sent 
Voice of Prophecy lessons home with them. First one 
friend became interested and then another. It wasn't 
hard to share her faith. 
When the pastor of that small church on a 
tributary of the Mekong counted up the baptisms 
at the end of the year, he found that one 17-year-old 
girl had brought 35 souls to the Master that year. 
She was so timid that it took some coaxing to get her 
to come out of her mother's kitchen to be inter-
viewed. Yet, with God's help, she introduced 35 
friends to her Friend Jesus. Not a bad year's work, 
even for someone with more years and more ex-
perience, don't you think? 
—C. R. Bradley, President 
Vietnam Mission 
Promises for Soul-Winners 
"All who consecrate soul, body, and spirit to God 
will be constantly receiving a new endowment of 
physical and mental power. The inexhaustible sup-
plies of heaven are at their command." DA 827. 
"The gospel is to be presented, not as a lifeless 
theory, but as a living force to change the life. God 
desires that the receivers of His grace shall be wit-
nesses to its power." DA 826. 
"His (Christ's) blessings He presents in the most 
alluring terms. He is not content merely to announce 
these blessings; He presents them in the most attrac-
tive way, to excite a desire to possess them. So His 
servants are to present the riches of the glory of the 
unspeakable Gift." DA 826. 
"Let us do faithfully the work that is nearest. 
Then let our efforts be extended as far as God's 
hand may lead the way. The work of many may 
appear to be restricted by circumstances; but . . . if 
performed with faith and diligence it will be felt to 
the uttermost parts of the earth." DA 822. 
New Division Authorized 
A new world division of the church, to be known 
as the Euro-Africa Division of Seventh-day Ad-
ventists was authorized by the Autumn Council of 
the General Conference Committee in Washington, 
D.C. on October 8. The new division will begin to 
function on January I, 1972. 
Headquarters for the Euro-Africa Division will 
be in Berne, Switzerland. Fifty-six countries in 
Europe and Africa. formerly a part of the Trans-
Mediterranean Division and the Central European 
Division, comprise the territory of the new division 
organization. The organizational meeting of the new 
division will be held in Berne, Switzerland, January 
3-10. 
The officers elected to serve the division are: 
C. L. Powers, president; H. Vogel, vice-president; 
J. Zurcher, secretary; 0. Bremer, associate secretary; 
E. Amelung, treasurer, and L. L. Folkenberg, under-
treasurer. 
We believe that the organization of the Euro-
Africa Division is a step forward and that it will 
bring many blessings and greater strength to our 
work in Europe and Africa. Economies of operation 
will be effected, bonds of unity and cooperation 
between people of many nationalities will be streng-
thened. For our members in West Germany and in 
the German Democratic Republic an opportunity will 
he afforded for direct participation in the mission 
program of the church which has not been possible 
for a number of years. 
We ask your prayers that the special blessings 
of Heaven may be upon the membership of this new 
division as they move forward in the finishing of the 
work in the territory assigned to them. 
—Clyde 0. Franz, Secretary 
General Conference