Inland Spanish Church Dedicated in Golton
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Ward White (left), assisted by Dr. and Mrs. Manuel Elias, burned the
mortgage during dedication services at the Inland Spanish Church. The
church is pastored by Ernesto Hernandez.
Southeastern Churches Plan Special Worship Services
October 22 will mark the 140th
anniversary of the ‘‘great disap-
pointment’’ of 1844. More than
70 churches in the Southeastern
California Conference will com-
memorate this historic event with
special worship services on Sab-
bath, October 20.
Early advent hymns, responsive
readings, short skits, sermons that
will reminisce, and visual displays
of historic events will form a part
of the celebration.
The Conference Worship Com-
mittee has worked hard in prepar-
ing resource materials that will
make this day a day of remem-
brance and a day of interest.
In addition, each church will
take time during the day to offer
intercessory prayer for a sister
church in the Conference, thus
drawing our churches together in
a period of prayer.
The Inland Spanish Church
(formerly the Colton-San Bernar-
dino Spanish Church) was formal-
ly dedicated, free of debt, on Sab-
bath afternoon, September 8.
The service was planned under
the direction of former pastor,
Manuel Nestares, now the prin-
cipal of Calexico Mission School,
and Ernesto Hernandez, the new
pastor.
The dedication sermon was
given by Thomas Mostert, confer-
ence president, entitled ‘‘Nothing
More Important.” He gave the
main reasons for the origin and
purpose of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church. The dedicatory
prayer was given by Augustine
Cortez, associate secretary of the
Southern California Conference
and pastor during the construc-
tion of the church.
The mortgage was burned by
Ward White, of the Conference
Association, and Dr. and Mrs.
Manuel Elias.
Special music was presented by
Mr. and Mrs. L. Ruiz at the organ
and piano; the church choir,
under the direction of Dr. Elias;
Evelyn Arguellez; Ricky and
Marilyn Ogando; and Gilberto
Bustamante.
Vietnamese Refugee Family Now Leaders in Hawair’s Chinese Church
Having arrived in Oahu as
refugees from Vietnam, the Tang
family constitute a loyal and
working family in the Chinese
Church in Honolulu.
For the new church year Mai
Tang, the father and husband, is
to be personal ministries secretary
as well as one of the Sabbath
School superintendents. The
mother and wife, Ha Anh Thuyen
Tang, 1s a deaconness. Son
Howard is a deacon and Sabbath
School chorister. Yvonne, the
older daughter, is a church recep-
tionist and telephone communica-
tor. Kay, 15 years old, serves as
Sabbath School secretary.
Only three years ago, Mrs.
Tang and her two older children
escaped by boat in Southeast
Asia. Kay and her father arrived
safely by plane in April, 1983,
after Mrs. Tang made arrange-
ments for them.
Influenced by a cousin, Howard
and Yvonne gave their hearts to
God and were baptized in Viet-
nam. Mr. Tang was influenced by
his children’s experience, and was
baptized into the Adventist Church
the day his wife and two older
children escaped. Mrs. Tang de-
cided to follow Jesus completely
while on the escape boat where she
felt the guidance and care of God.
She was baptized in Honolulu by
Nathaniel Yen, who studied the
Bible with her. Kay made her deci-
sion to be baptized after her 14th
birthday. Now the Tangs stand
together as a united family for
God.
To the Tangs, the Chinese
Church in Honolulu is a haven of
peace and safety. Many of their
friends who escaped find them-
selves without a church home.
Howard says, ‘‘Our friends find it
hard to be all alone and worship
God. We feel so blessed to have
this caring church family.”
Hawaii Personnel Update
Robert Frost: Secretary-Treasurer
Ann Fernandez: Child Evangelism Coordinator
Shirley Atkins: Development, Personal Ministries, and Publish-
ing Office Secretary:
Hanna Lene: Communications and Education Office Secretary
Terry White: Health Director
William Villegas: Maintenance
Bob Wong: Sabbath School Director
Ann Fernandez: Sabbath School Office Secretary
Richard Among: Stewardship Director
Thomas Evans: Wahiawa Church Pastor, formerly of the Show
Low Church in Arizona
Alele Maoga: Associate pastor, Honolulu Central SDA Church
Arthur Escobar: Lahaina Church
Paul Lee: Molokai Church
Alban Millard: Interim pastor of the Kahala Church for six months
Robert Strickland: Assistant Treasurer (for one year)
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1985 General Conference
Session Information
The 54th General Conference Session will be held in New
Orleans next June 27 to July 6. Meetings will be held at the
Superdome, with seating available for up to 95,000 people. The
GC believes there will be space for anyone who wishes to
observe the proceedings. Plan now to attend, and keep reading
the Recorder for the latest information about the Session.
PACIFIC UNION RECORDER /OCTOBER 15, 1984
MEMBERS OF THE NORCO CHURCH were able to offer free blood
pressure tests recently at Riverside’s Tyler Mall. The space that was
given to them would have normally cost $625.
Four Begin Work in Conference
Four young men now beginning
their ministries have accepted the
challenge of working in the
Nevada-Utah Conference.
Robert K. Duncan is a Task-
force worker in charge of Price
Church and Vernal Company.
Pastor Duncan recently completed
study at the Lake Union Soul-
Winning Institute before coming
to Nevada-Utah. He was born in
Southwestern Colorado, and
received schooling through high
school at Cortez. He and his wife,
Jean, have two children.
Shaun T. Lemnah is serving as
Taskforce pastor for the Quincy,
California, Church. He graduated
from Weimar College this summer
with a B.A. in Religion. His wife,
Helene, is a Elementary Educa-
tion major from Weimar. While
students both were active in the
Truckee Church.
Michael A. Speegle is a 1984
graduate of Pacific Union Col-
lege, majoring in Theology. - He is
Mike and Lorie Speegle
Helene and Shaun Lemnah
now serving his pastoral intern-
ship at the Boulder City, Nevada,
Church. He and his wife, Lorie,
will be active in working with the
youth.
Serving as pastor-teacher at
Winnemucca is Ralph E. Hendrix.
A Religion major from PUC,
Pastor Hendrix will receive his
degree in December. His wife,
Carrie Kay, graduated from PUC
with a B.S. in Human Develop-
ment.
Carrie and Ralph Hendrix
Keep in Mind
Mission Church Builders
Fifth Anniversary Weekend
Boulder City, Nevada
February 22 and 23, 1985
Now
the Quiet Hour
KREL, Las Vegas
Saturdays, 8 a.m.
SIGNS—Witnessing made easy.