“Ferein 9s a Mazvelous Thing”
It started about like you
would expect a meeting to start
in the Glendale Filipino church
— lively and
colorful mixed
groups, singing
special songs
that just
seemed to fit
their youthful
and neat ap-
| > pearance.
’ But rather
R. L. Walden quickly the
meeting got under way. This
was the first anniversary
of their organization Into a
church.
A word of welcome was given
by Dr. A. G. Tamayo, then a
brief historical report by Celia
Santos.
The guest speaker was Elder
Andrew J. Robbins, a former
president of the Northern Phil-
ippine Union Mission.
Before IKlder Robbins spoke,
Pastor PP. C. Banaag, with a
rather pleased expression, an-
nounced to the several guests
and filled church the fact that
member John Tulio was work-
ine for the Conference as an
attorney, and Ben Pangan was
assistant publishing secretary.
Then he asked Mr. Pangan to
intrecduce the colporteurs who
were also members of his con-
orecation.
Now I expected him to intro-
cuce Icliseo Santos. we had ap-
proved his application only a
short time earlier--a bank ac-
countant who had been making
S260 a week, now canvassing
full time for the Lord. But then
ANMr. Pancan continued. intro-
ducing this person and that
until he had named and intro-
ducing a total of c¢icht eight
literature evangelists from one
chien
lder Robbins began the ser-
tinued to wonder about the
background and quality of those
cight colporteurs from one con-
crecation. After Elder Pavtee
pronounced the benediction, 1
had occasion to inquire
Hezel Arana, RN; Ben Dalu-
song. hospital accountant; Eliz-
abeth Tigno, RN; Cariza Yam-
zon, LPN: Renato Villareal,
chemical engineer; Mrs. P. Ca-
talon, RN: and Ernesto Banaag,
a doctor from the Philippines
who will be taking his state
boards in a couple of years.
Surely he and the others arc
now depending on the prom-
ise: “He Will reward honest,
simple reliance upon Him.”
Desire of Ages, 371
I reflected on the 20 new
members in 1977, and the phe-
nomenal 79 per cent tithe in-
crease, but I thought again--
cigcht colporteurs {rom one
church! In all probability this,
and not all the other, makes it
the most unique church in all
of North America. “Herein 1s
a marvelous thing.”
R. L. Walden, Treasurer
Southern Calif. Cont.
CAMP CEDAR FALLS-"1 like
camp because | like the moun-
tain air—it’s so fresh and clean
—and the people you meet”
mon, and I listened. But I con- —Gracie Neal
Hn Air of Expectation
Wherever you travel in Southern these days, members
cre talking about the upcoming Summer Camp Meeting.
moscrvations are pouring in, especially uring the past two
weeks. Most of the tents available for hire
stil
howaover,
of room at
wish to come.
Ken Mittleider Tho film
Saturday night for adults. The
than usual interest as many m
pear in this historical film
Camp Meeting
Box 969
Space for personal tent
Family tent, 10 x
no furnishings
Total
hove now been reserved,
available, So, if
do it now. Space for prreonal tents
The
. Li
IS STH
One of the featured
Soledad Sards Park Ps all who
sncakers will be
apeake Conference President Ken Mitt
r. A former evangelist,
present the eve
, John Hus, from Faith For Today
will be shown on two occasions—Friday night for youth and
for ese screenings will be of more
Be sure to send your reservation today, to:
Southern California Conference
Glendale, CA 91209
CAMP MEETING RESERVATION
July 26-30
13, olastic floor, window,
RV space—S$3 per night ino hookups
UE $
. FE TT EE TE TE
Enclosed is my check/MO for
Only
vou plan
about 30 are
to order one,
and RVs,
wide open. There is plenty
Elder
CNing series.
Mittleider
embers of the Conference ap-
PACIFIC UNION RECORDER / MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1978
AL WEGNER, ranch ranger, stops to wave as another load of
concrete is poured at Pine Springs Ranch. Over 300 square yards
have been poured this spring as part of a year-long improvement
and reforestation program at the ranch.
We Want To Read Your
Stewardship Experience
As an evangelist in Southern,
I've had the privilege of pre-
senting the Bible's message of
stewardship in several areas of
the Conference. On such occa-
sions almost invariably some-
one will sav afterward, ‘I had
an experience I just have to
tell vou!" I suspect almost ev-
ery Adventist family has en-
joved some circumstance from
faithfully returning to the Lord
a tithe of what He has entrust-
ed to us.
Unfortunately, many of these
wonderful stories of farthtul-
ness and blessing co untold. So
over the next few weeks, we
o 10 years old.
Registration—June 30, 2 p.m.
For reservations,
1748 or 963-0257.
UNION-WIDE FILIPINO CAMP MEETING
Newbury Park Adventist Academy
June 30 - July 2 ase
Divine Worship Speaker—J. Wayne McFarland
Dormitory Rooms—with two beds, $3 per
Meals—3$2.25 for adults, 20¢ for cach year for children up
contact Mrs.
Hollywood Way, Sun Valley, CA 91352. Phone 805 /68-
want to devote a corner for
YOUR stories. And to encour-
vou to share them, for ev-
cry story published, the  Ad-
ventist Book Center will pre-
sent what they assure me Is a
most valuable book award. So
why not sit down and share
how the Lord has blessed vou?
We will all “overcome” by
the word of our testimony.
Roy Naden
bed per night
Priscilla Catalon, 7998
Lincoln Heights Spanish
Conducts Health Program
The first medical program in
the new Inner City “IHealth on
Wheels mobile medical unit
was conducted by the Lincoln
Heights Spanish Church
Louie Burcos, lL.incoln's Inner
City coordingtor, assisted by
his wife, Lucie, office secretary
for the Conference Inner City
department, organized the pro-
oram.
Of the 1,063 examinations
made, 260 persons were tested
for blood pressure, hemoglobin,
diabetes, weight control, cves,
and breast cancer.
Margarita Benitez and FEs-
peranza Sotomayor were two
of the nurses contributing to
the program. A follow-up 1s
now being organized.
WMMC Chaplain Chosen
President of Central
Ministerial Association
[Llovd Sellers. chaplain at
White Memorial Medical Cen-
ter for five vears, os recently
chosen president of the Central
Ministerial Association of T.os
Anceles, an inter-denomination-
al organization of clergy serv-
ine the Wilshire district and
metropolitan T.os Angeles.
Sellers joined the Association
five vears aco and was treasur-
er four years until elected pres-
ident.
“As president, I plan and
carry out our monthly meetings
and supplementary workshops
desiened to help pastors,” he
tells. A fund-raising workshop
is in the plans for early sum-
mer.
Throuch contact with a fel-
low CMA member, Sellers was
invited to be camp chaplain at
Sequoia National Park 10 days
this month.
ON THE AIR THIS WEEK IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Faith for Today—
Channel 30, KHOF, Sunday, July 2, 2:30 p.m.
The Choice—Ted Campbell, trying to choose
between his career and caring for his ail-
ing grandparents, comes to understand the
true meaning of Christ's example and the
fifth commandment.
Programs and Concerts in Southern
PAT AND CALVIN TAYLOR—July 2, 6 p.m; Lake Avenue
Congregational church, 393 North Lake fen Je, Pasadena.
AFTER SEVEN YEARS of effort, the Glendale Spanish Church
was dedicated last December 31
Tras siete anos de paciente trabajo misionero y gran esfuerzo
econémico que incluyd una extensa obra de renovacion concluida
el pasado 31 de diciembre, los hermanos de la Iglesia Hispana de
Glendale ofrecieron un hermoso y acogedor templo para alabar
a nuestro Dios.