Mrs, Marvin Griffin and Mark sperm a lew pleasant hours each day in Home Study Institute's Kindergarten. Good News Following is a report of the first month's attendance in the academies of the Northern Union compared with the average attendance of certain preceding years. ACADEMY � 1966-67 1965-66 1963-64 1959-60 1955-56 1950-51 Maplewood �212 � 191 � 176 � 146 � 143 � 154 Oak Park �151 � 129 � 120 � 110 � 141 � 114 Plainview � 84 � 53 � 66 � 87 Sheyenne River � 138 � 96 � 96 � 130 � 86 � 96 Union Totals 501 416 476 439 436 451 The above statistics indicate that more students are enrolled this year than for any year listed and we feel this to be "good news" to report. Ac- cording to records, in 1945 or 1946 approximately 520 students were en- rolled. So, while we do not have a record enrollment for the Union as a whole, we still have the best year for the past 15 years. A brief check also shows more young people from South Dakota in attendance at one of our academies than in many of the lean years of the past. Surely, it is "good news" to have statistics that indicate an increasing support of Christian edu- cation in the Seventh-day Adventist schools of the Northern Union. -------__,..1- --- ----_ ----- -------- ---------- --------- -..."------ � .... --- -, -.,....•=-..„- -,----- • ,_, ..- � ,-,- -- � -- __,.,_. _., � ---- :,-.-5,- s'----" � - ---,-...----. --,_ ----.._- -- � ----- --, --_,,, _____ -------------_, X .---.-. --3. , � -__----------_- ‘1:ii-W-- - .•-.- , � -,-- ---- , _ � _ _ . � --_- - - • - . _' " - " ----4 < � ' ' I-'' :1 1 z -.- --''. z -- --- --_, . . ...--- - - - -.... -- - • ---. --,.---- '"- : - • - - - • � -_,:-_-_ -----=-----_ - - - _ .., _ _ .._ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ .,.. .- � =,- ----. k- '- -- ' � - � -;--,-- • -z--z. . � • � ------_- *k '----__ ---,--- � 7 4 • �_414 � -..... � -----„,z• a-,... ..:r.- Nevada, Iowa September 23. 1966 Volume 30 � Number 21 LITIOOK "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me: be- cause He hath annointed Me to preach good tidings . . ." Isaiah 61:1. Kindergarten Through 'tome Study Institute BY D. W. HOLBROOK, President Home Study Institute "Kindergarten is a good idea but I believe that the mother ought to be the teacher," says Mrs. Marvin Griffin of Reading, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Griffin and her son, Mark, are well along through the course, The Preschool Child, from Home Study Institute. Eight years ago Home Study In stitute, recognizing the need for a course which would guide the moth- er in getting her preschoolers ready for the first grade, developed a two- part course which has proved popu- lar and very effective. The course consists of two sections—one for the child, the other for the mother. The section "Preschool Child Activities" provides a rich gold mine of ideas and material for the youngster. The section for the mother, "Preschool Guidance" is a serious study of methods and problems and can be taken for college credit (two hours). Textbooks include Child Guidance by E. G. White, Baby and Child, By Dr. Spock and Ilg and Ames, Child Be- havior. The course is designed to aid Seventh-day Adventist children in getting off to a successful start in the SDA school system. And Mrs. Griffin adds, "This course certainly is in harmony with the Spirit of Prophecy instructions for mothers and their preschoolers." Write Home Study Institute, Ta- koma Park, Washington, D. C. for more details. H. M. S. Richards 2 � NORTHERN UNION OUTL 0 OK It is with real pleasure that we received news that the Kill- deer, North Dakota, Church has already exceeded its In- gathering goal for the 1966- 1967 campaign. To our knowl- edge this is the very first church in the Northern Union to reach its objective. This news is especially remarkable since in the years past they have had to rely upon other churches in the Beach, North Dakota, District of which they are a part, to assist them in going over their goal. Our congratulations and ap- preciation go out to this fine little church in setting the pace for the Northern Union. P. F. PEDERSEN Elder H. M. S. Richards Says: "These, Too, We Must Reach" "The Voice of Prophecy has a great new project to place before our friends," wrote H. M. S. Richards in a letter to the broadcast listeners and Bible corre- spondence � s t u- dents last month. "Should our in- come this autumn surpass our regu- lar budget needs, we shall put into operation a plan about which we have been pray- ing for a long time." Then he began enthusiastically to tell of his desire to reach the millions of so-called "night-owl" listeners, by buying time on a number of "power- house" stations that would blanket all of North America. "This new plan of 'nighttime' ra- diobroadcasting has been spreading like 'fire in the stubble'," stated Eld- er Richards. He is convinced that the gospel should be made accessible to the millions of "night-owl" listeners. "I wonder," Elder Richards contin- ued, if our people realize that there are approximately 30,000,000 people awake all or most of the night here in the United States and Canada. These millions are made up of res- taurant people; maintenance folk in public buildings, most of whom lis- ten to their transistors while they work; building engineers; truck driv- ers; industrial plant employees; va- cationers; salesmen; yes, and a mul- titude of nervous insomniacs who while away the night hours by listen- ing to their radios. All these and many more categories we know we must reach with our wonderful truths. We hope to buy 50,000-watt 'powerhouse' stations for these night- time hours, to cover all of the United States and Canada. "We are already receiving hun- dreds of letters from all over Canada and the United States, encouraging us in this project." A California listener wrote, "I want to do what I can to help you reach the millions of 'night-owl' lis- teners, and I have promised God that I would send $5.00 each month." 4`. . . sincerely hope it will be possi- ble to have The Voice of Prophecy broadcasting at night," responded an Iowa friend. "This is to help your night program. Shall pray for the program. I am one of the night work- ers. Enclosed find check for $100.- 00," stated a Connecticut lady in response to Elder Richards' letter. For more information concerning the proposed "nighttime" broadcast, watch the N rthern Union Outlook closely. Only you, and others like you, can make this idea a reality! The Voice of Prophecy Has Something for You. . . A 16" x 20" full-color picture of Clyde Provonsha's newest painting, "Let Down Your Nets!" This beauti- ful four-color reproduction will be mailed to every friend of the broad- cast who gives a radio gift of $25.00 or more on Voice of Prophecy Offer- ing Day October 8, or anytime be- fore December 31, 1966, in commem- oration of The Voice of Prophecy's Silver Anniversary of coast-to-coast broadcasting, and H. M. S. Richards' 36 years of continuous radio minis- try. This enlarged reproduction is just off the press and waiting word from you or your church treasurer. In order that your gift will apply toward our regular church offering goal, please turn in your gift to your local church treasurer, with the re- quest that he send in to The Voice of Forest Lake Academy Desires immediate contact with all of its graduates to enroll them in an alumni association. Anyone knowing the where- abouts of such please send name, address, and other rele- vant information to: Celeste H. Kirstein, alumni secretary Forest Lake Academy Maitland, Florida 32751 Prophecy your name, address, and amount given, so that your picture can be sent to you. Or, write us your- self to Box 55, Los Angeles, Califor- nia 90053, and give us the informa- tion. Your generous gift will help the broadcast send out the light into thousands of homes that are in the midnight of sin and darkness. It will help The Voice of Prophecy place a "night-light" in the hearts of men and women, as one Voice of Proph- ecy listener stated it. The surplus of- fering above the regular operating budget will go toward NITE OWL broadcasting which will greatly in- crease the power of The Voice of Prophecy to send the light of the gos- pel into thousands of sin-scarred homes, calling them "out of darkness into his marvelous light." I Peter 2:9. NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK Editorial Office: 400 North Lilac Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422 L. H. Netteburg � Editor Lorna McConchie �Assistant Edith! Volume 30 September 23, 1966 Number 21 Published weekly by the Northern Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad- ventists, 400 North Lilac Drive, Minneap- olis, Minnesota 55422, and printed at the Oak Park Press, Nevada, Iowa 50201, 50 issues a year. Entered as second class matter June 2. 1937, at the post office at Nevada. Iowa 50201, under the act of March 3, 1879. Make all checks and money orders payable to the Northern Union Outlook. Subscription price—$1.00 per year. Northern Union Conference Directory Office-400 North Lilac Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422 Telephone—Liberty 5-0471 President � J. L. Dittberner Sec.-Treas., Auditor � L. H. Netteburg Ed., MV, Temp. Sec. �H. E. Haag H. H., S.S., Radio �P. F. Pedersen Pub. Dept. Sec. � Charles Barnes Transp. Agt. � L. H. Netteburg Three new dormitories for the girls of Betikama Central School, Solomon Islands. Thirteenth Sabbath Overflow Project, Fourth Quarter 1965. NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK � 3 "" ...= � .": •• C. Oregon Names Wanted The Oregon Conference is compil- ing a conference-wide interest list. If you have friends or relatives any- where in the state of Oregon who have shown any interest in our mes- sage and who might be willing to at- tend evangelistic meetings or take Bible studies, please send us the in- formation. Send name, address, and some information as to the nature and degree of interest. Please send all names Of former church members regardless of present attitude toward the faith. Write to: Ministerial Department 605 S.E. 39th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97214 A Report From the Mission Field Dear Brother Pedersen: Seven months have now gone by since the Thirteenth Sabbath Over- flow Offering was taken up in all of our Sabbath Schools to assist the Australasian Division. Frankly, we were quite excited when the news came that the offering was an all- time record, amounting to $116,588. Please pass on to the Sabbath School members in your Union our very sincere thanks. By faith the Bis marck-Solomons Union Mission had gone ahead with the projects which were to benefit from the overflow offering, namely, the new hospital on the island of Malaita, and the new dormitories for the girls for the Betikama Central School. We are enclosing for your bene- fit a photo of the new girls' dor- wood that the murderer of Brian Dunn was sitting in his audience. We sincerely hope and pray that with the influence of the new hos- pital and the Christian lives of those who are in charge that some day soon all the folk of this particular area will give their hearts to the Lord and prepare for Christ's second coming. In closing, once again let me say a genuine and heartfelt "Thank you" for the faithfulness and generosity of all our Sabbath School members around the world. It is wonderful to belong to a family that is so united. Wishing you Heaven's richest blessing as you continue in service. H. F. RAMPTON, Sabbath School Secretary NORTH DAKOTA Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Box 1491, Jamestown, North Dakota Ben Trout, President N. K. Harvey. Secretary Make wills and legacies to North Dakota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists Workers' Retreat On August 14 all the workers gathered at Lake Metigoshe for the annual three-day ministers' retreat. On Sunday night W. S. Jesske, Bible School manager for the Voice of Prophecy, spoke to the ministers con- cerning the work of the Bible school. The next day L. E. Froom, from the General Conference, started his series of eight lectures using his (Continued on page 5) rw alliNni, • ir"1". .=4111116 '111" 0•••••••••. � Re ataIRS alata.Itt aata •et. mat.. COoRLKT OP 1318 Mat soulas nat-196) mitories. In addition they have been able to build a new dining room. The new 60-bed hospital has been completed at Uru Bay on the east coast of Malaita and the European staff have taken up their residence and responsibilities there. The murderer of Brian Dunn, who served in this area before being speared to death, is still at large in the villages not far from the hospital. While two men were arrested by the native police, in- sufficient evidence was presented in the court to condemn either of these men, and they were both acquitted. It is fairly well known around the area just who the murderers were. Recently a Branch Sabbath School was commenced very near to the new hospital and after the meeting had concluded one of the local men informed Brother Lar- rs "kook". d Vim% iteot fee "ono. I mt..: at tam a SIST taat, •••••••• AA. Darr, o '$5 is Islo !woo f000. soorove, SWAM SPA DOCTRous, � 'THE GREAT °MOE. (44 YEAS) �.g,S. CONFERE*01 � -. )R0,,,. MCRAE IARIRANAK ofr ad rwataaaaki Chnghar gar4., Ophonoi Aoliskoss Soot ot Prokvsks Red toots TWIN* Tams tritium VIRITtSS .",,.1(INIINIROIN) 1"":::;:`,„b.,:.`., ,„.;„ 1 ta OSPIPIPIII 1.4... lateaa. s...4".m.. .,‘,........n) � Ailllt, I FUNDUKKIAt at o,•,.. T.t.s., OS � r........•tr...... �la•••••••• ...ism 410, n.a OSCIMATICO � ramonni TIMM si be FortZif T Cl ATOM ad oerossiool. YEARS) 414% EPAPPASZI tteCtIASIIMY ON PERSONAUTED RELATION TO MST s". at w �afte, � ,krAz L. E. Froom presenting one of his series of eight lectures. Behind him is part of the huge chart he used to illustrate his lectures. 4 � NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK Hour of Destiny Crusade COMES TO JAMESTOWN GREAT OPENING LECTURE "Cot Pzattete Wair Bomb Age Foretold A. L. Heitzmann Speaker September 24 — November 6 7:30 P.M. D E. Howe Pastor You are invited to attend every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, bring your friends, or send us names of anyone you wish to be invited. Mrs. A. L. Heitzmann at the organ. Do You Like Good Music? ORGAN MUSIC EVERY NIGHT, PLUS OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES • You will enjoy the Lively Singing O Solos, Duets, Musicals O Hammond Organ Music • Bible Quiz Nightly O Come Bring the Family O Free Pictures and Literature Seventh-day Adventist Church Corner of 2nd St. and 3rd Ave. S.E. Pastor and Mrs. David Young Assistants NTS ?WS ICIER US NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK � 5 WORKERS' RETREAT (Continued from page 3) large charts to illustrate the progress of the message. As I listened to these lectures from day to day I became convinced that this movement is tru- ly God's movement and that He has been guiding it down through the ages. According to the testimonies given by the ministers I am sure all could see the importance of making every sermon Christ-centered. P. F. Pedersen, Northern Union Lay Activities secretary, spent a day with us. He presented an appealing devotional and fellowshipped with the ministers throughout the day. It is a good thing for the ministers to gather together like this to study, pray and fellowship with one anoth- er. � � R. L. KRETz Public Relations Secretary County Fair at Beach The Beach Church erected a booth at the county fair held August 26 and 27. Three hundred seventy-five people, age sixteen and over, regis- tered for one of the ten Bibles that were given away through a drawing. The book, The Bible and You, was also given with each of the ten Bibles. The three hundred seventy-five people that registered were given the Voice of Prophecy radio log, An Hour with your Bible leaflet, and the pamphlet The Secret of Living Your Life at its Best, which contained a card for a free Bible course. The people were attracted to the booth by a spotlight on the pictures of Jesus and the organ music that was playing softly in the background on a record player. One of the men that registered for a free Bible said that he hoped to Beach Fair Booth win and asked if we had some kind of a study course to help him under- stand the Bible. Honest souls are searching for the truth! The missionary leader, Mrs. Ger- trude Kriedemann; the pastor's wife. Mrs. Ruth Rima; and one of the church members, William Logan; spent a busy and profitable time at- tending the booth. MRS. RUTH RIMA SOUTH DAKOTA Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 217 North Grand, Pierre, South Dakota F. W. Bieber, President M. L. Hale, Secretary Make wills and legacies to South Dakota Conference Associaticn of Seventh-day Adventists Never a Dull Moment The following letter comes from Dr. Albert Whiting. The Whitings lived in Pine Ridge and Rapid City before going to Africa as missionar- ies. Your liberal 13th Sabbath offer- ing will greatly assist the Lord's prog- ress in Africa. J. B. Gray I had never experienced so much tension, suspense, and excitement before becoming a missionary as I have experienced here in Africa. In fact, the unusual is so common that the extra-ordinary becomes ordinary. I often forget that even my daily life, which is so routine to me, is full of experiences of great interest. On Thanksgiving Day in 1964 we were having our traditional Thanks- giving dinner. We Americans had killed the fatted gluten and invited some of our non-American mission- aries for dinner. Mr. Everet, from our Union office headquarters, was with us. As we sat down to eat he went next door to hear the mission radio broadcast. We waited a little while for him, but he seemed unduly delayed at the radio, so we proceed- ed to eat. As we were in the midst of eating, in came Mr. Everet with a strange look on his face. The news he gave us made our Thanksgiving appetites melt away as a strange fieling of fear and uncertainty was felt in the pit of our stomachs. Our mission headquarters had given an urgent message to all stations. It was simple, "Do not leave your mission stations. Stay home. Go nowhere." Three departments from the South Dakota Conference were represented at the South Dakota State Fair which was held at Huron, South Dakota, Sep- tember 4 through 8. Pictured is the booth of the Publishing Department with W. R. Alger speaking to a couple of visitors as they make out a card for the free drawing of a Bible Story book each day. By this means more than 700 leads can be furnished to our literature evangelists. You will be hearing from our other two departments shortly. Waldo R. Alger Publishing Secretary The Isemingers 6 � NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK And the message had been given with most serious and urgent tones. What was this all about? Many strange thoughts filled our minds as we sat four days wondering what was going on. We finally heard by listening to the East African news broadcast that the country had been invaded and bitter tribal animosities were writh- ing for revenge. The days that fol- lowed were uncertain, but were rela- tively calm until Christmas of the same year when, unannounced, the army arrived on our mission station and took some of our workers away without apparent reason or cause. Then followed other arrests. One of our African district leaders was put in prison where he died. The person responsible for his death was a fel- low believer. Hatred ran so deep that not even church ties had any mean- ing. It seemed that most of these events occurred on Friday so we be- gan to expect that every Friday something would happen. One Fri- day as I went to work, I told my wife, "Well, I wonder what will hap- pen today." I did not have long to find out. Our African president soon came to me and said that hundreds of people were coming toward the mission with the intent of burning and robbing the homes. I did not know just what to do. I was the only male missionary on the station at the time. The others had gone away for several weeks. Our mission radio was not working, but I decided to fix it and fortunately with success. I contacted our headquarters and told them that a very serious storm was coming (this was our code ex- pression for much trouble). I asked if they would not monitor the broad- cast (listen in continually for our call) until I could give them more information. I signed off to go in- vestigate the developments and at the same time the radio stopped working again and I could not get it going. The invasion to our mission station did not materialize, in fact, only turned out to be a rumor. But our mission headquarters did not know what was happening and sat three days by their radios wondering what happened to us. After the third day I got through to them again on the radio to report that all was again well. V Radio's Finest Hour OICE OF PROPHECY with H.M.S. RICHARDS During the past three years a total of three invasions have taken place in the country. There have been mas- sacres of the most horrid descrip- tions. On two different occasions we have been alerted by our embassy to be ready to evacuate the country. We have had our suitcases packed ready to go. Material things have little value in such times. Our suitcases contained mostly things that were irreplaceable with money such as photographs. Our car has al- ways been kept full of gas. We have carefully monitored all radio broad- casts. But through all this, never have our lives ever been in danger. The Lord watches His own. The work here has progressed in spite of all. In fact, under these trying cir- cumstances the work has gone for- ward more rapidly. There is now lit- tle time left to finish the work in Africa. It may soon be too late. Doors are rapidly closing. Young peo- ple and church members, you may never have another opportunity to give for Africa. Sincerely, ALBERT S. WHITING, M.D. IOWA Conference of Seventh-day Adventists P. 0. Box 1475 (540 42nd street) Des Moines, Iowa K. D. Johnson, President J. 0. McLeod, Secretary Make wills and legacies to Iowa Seventh-day Adventist Association Introducing the Isemingers A. J. Iseminger has been called to serve as the Stewardship Secretary of the Iowa Conference. He has ac- cepted the invitation and he and his family have recently moved to Des Moines. The term "Stewardship" may seem to be a bit vague when it comes to describing the work Brother Iseminger has been called to do. Some conferences have la- beled his work as "Church Develop- ment." That term doesn't quite cover the scope of his work either, for Brother Iseminger will be deal- ing with much more than just Church Development. For a long time our people in Iowa have real- ized that something special must be done to improve the church and school buildings of Iowa. Our people have also realized that some- thing special must be done to im- prove the facilities at Oak Park. Brother Iseminger has been called to lead us in the development of a better understanding of Christian A C NTUPY OF MIRACL vagr atto NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK � 7 stewardship. When we get this better understanding of Christian stewardship, the money for these improvements will flow into the treasury so the buildings can be built. For the past several years the Isemingers have served in North Dakota. Elder Iseminger is a native of Wyoming and Mrs. Iseminger is a native of Montana. They have three children: Melvin, Karen, and Myron. We welcome the Isemingers to Iowa and we pray that their min- istry will strengthen every phase of the work. K. D. JOHNSON Iowa State Fair Exhibit A small but dignified reproduction of the illumidrama shown at the World's Fair in New York was used as an exhibit at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 19-28. In the photo A. J. Iseminger, new- ly appointed Stewardship Secretary of the Iowa Conference, pauses to watch the changing lights. A light- switching device changed lights be- hind the color transparency depict- ing Christ's second coming, to cor- respond to a four-minute recorded narration. The illumidrama showing re- peated itself about every five min- utes—i. e. four minutes of changing light and narration and one minute of silence. A large amount of literature was given away, including the book, A Century of Miracles, given away each day. Fair-goers were invited Illumidrama at Iowa State Fair 4.r11.0••,4•0.0.11.0.4,4=r0.11M.0.1.01,0.000411Mr4 .4 Attention! �I Oak Park Alumni Classes of 1955 and 1956 There will be a reunion of classes of 1955 and 1956 in connection with Alumni Week End, October 7-9. These two classes will have a special get- together Sunday morning. Plan to attend! � GARY BARGER ....4,4•MNEID11.40.4•MO.•=14•.0411•01,411/.04.0.0.0.M11.10:. to utilize a small rest area and read literature provided. Many felt that it was the most successful exhibit ever shown at the State Fair. F. J. KINSEY sows If I had only one more opportunity to make a missionary contact, whom would I select? If I knew for sure that the next individual I talked to about Christ would be my last oppor- tunity, whom would I choose? My next door neighbor? A former Sev- enth-day Adventist? A close relative? Would I hasten to make this con tact for fear that it might slip away? I imagine if each of us could see into the future, that our next missionary contact would be sooner and more meaningful. Desire of Ages Day, October 15, is scheduled as the deadline for each member of the Iowa Conference to do his or her part in giving at least one DESIRE OF AGES to someone. This probably will not be the last op- portunity for most of us to witness. Yet, it is one we will not want to pass up. Someone is waiting "if" you will take the message to him. WILLIAM E. JONES, Manager, Iowa Book & Bible House $50,000 for Oak Park Church elders, laymen, and pas- tors met at Oak Park Academy Sep- tember 11 to study two areas of ad- vancing the work of God in Iowa. Recognizing that "the house where God is worshiped should be in ac- cordance with His character and majesty" (Test. Vol. 5, p. 268), K. D. Johnson challenged our churches to lay plans to build and improve houses of worship. C. E. Felton presented needs at Oak Park Academy. He read letters from the State Attorney General and Work Safety offices telling what we must do very soon if we expect to keep the doors of Oak Park Academy open. Those present, representing every district and most all the churches, were united in their desire to make our academy a school that will train well the children of the churches of Iowa. It was explained to those assem- bled that where a spirit of service and sacrifice prevails, a church can raise large sums of money to ad- vance the cause of God. This extra sacrifice doesn't weaken the other financial structure of the church. "The Lord requires gifts to be made at stated times, being so arranged that giving will become a habit and RED CROSS PARTICIPATION F. J. Kinsey, director of the con- ference welfare activities in Iowa, constantly urges church members to participate with other agencies in helping to relieve suffering. For the fifth year Elder Kinsey has donated one day to working in the First Aid headquarters at the Iowa State Fair. Shown in the photo Elder Kinsey is prepared to use a Red Cross ambulance to pick up a possible Fair casualty. Elder Kinsey urges other church members with First Aid training to contact their local Red Cross headquarters and volunteer for similar service. Audience at camporee church service 8 � NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK HOUGHTON TEAM EVANGELISM The Sabbath has been presented. Sabbath meetings are being held at the evangelistic meetings in In- dianola. It is a joy to report that 48 non-Adventists were present for the second Sabbath service August 27. With an open Bible in his hand, Don Houghton is preaching the word of salvation. Pray that those attending the meetings will have the courage to face the opposition of the evil one and make a full sur- render to Christ. benevolence be felt a Christian du- ty." (Test. Vol. 3, p. 393) God's plan, referred to today as systematic benevolence, is devised so that all may give as He has prospered them. Realizing that "the spiritual health and prosperity of the church is de- pendent in a great degree upon her systematic benevolence" (Test. Vol. 3, p. 405), the delegates present stood, pledging the churches to strive to raise $50,000 annually to rebuild and improve our academy. F. J. Kinsey urged each church to set an objective of every member giv- ing a Bible to a friend or neighbor through the "Bible Speaks" program. God's spirit was felt as the closing prayer was offered and everyone set out for home. All seemed determined to become channels through which heaven's blessings can flow to a sin- cursed earth. A. J. ISEMINGER Stewardship Department Nevada, Ames, and Boone Camp-out The second annual Pathfinder Camp-out for the Nevada, Ames, and Boone clubs was held at Doliver State Park over the week end of August 26-28. This was a district project featuring a "Bible Speaks" rally in the Sabbath afternoon serv- ice. Leading out in the Friday evening vespers was G. M. Richardson, the new Bible teacher and Guidance Director at Oak Park Academy. Sabbath morning Danny Ruggles was the superintendent as we met under the trees for Sabbath School. Mrs. Ray Lounsberry was the chorister, ably assisted by Patty Dickinson with the trumpet, and her daughter, Signa, flute and harp. Music is a special part of every serv- ice, especially when one is in God's great out-of-doors. Classes were held in different places under the trees as teachers guided the lesson study. After an intermission, G. P. Haynes, academy music director, led the singing of the hymns, accom- panied at the marimba by Brother Richardson and trumpeters by stu- dents and staff. This gave new depth to the worship in song, and the solo by Mrs. Richardson with marimba accompaniment opened our hearts for the message C. E. Felton gave as he challenged the youth with the task that their gen- eration would need to finish the gospel work. A carry-in lunch was Mrs. Richardson singing at Nevada cam- poree leisurely enjoyed during the noon fellowship. During the morning announce- ments, the pastor noted that the church school enrollment already had reached 48, and with the pres- ent old building this was near capacity, and still others were in- quiring about the church school. It is apparent that decided plans for a new church school plant must be entered into very earnestly if we are going to continue to provide Chris- tian education for all our youth who desire to be in God's hands as they attend school. The afternoon program and "Bible Speaks" rally began with a letter J. 0. McLeod read from mis- sionary, Don Thomas of Africa. Eld- er Felton added color and descrip- tion, for he, ton, had served with the Thomases in the great Trans- African Division. For the "Bible Speaks" rally we were glad to have E. C. Haas pre- sent to the youth from the Academy Play period with Miss LaVonne Ahrens and Janet Starks. NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK � 9 and the Pathfinders the wonderful possibilities of taking the Bible to families and then planning a Voice of Youth reaping meeting to cap- italize on this united effort. Elder Kinsey made a special effort to be with us after his fine morning serv- ice at Sioux City. He gave much encouragement and related many fine experiences taking place in Iowa. A report was taken and it was discovered that many had al- ready reached the Sabbath lessons, and one family was requesting addi- tional literature on the Sabbath. Others had come over half through the lessons. All in all, it was a real inspiration to be there. An afternoon nature hike was di- rected by Jerry Mann. The Pathfind- ers' object was to find edible plants that are native here. The summer workers from Oak Park, along with the "early bird" students, enjoyed the day spent apart in nature, and after supper they returned in the academy bus. Sundown vespers were under the leadership of Elder Haas as a beauti- ful Sabbath was concluded in the chapel under the trees. This is a day all will remember for its inspiration and pleasant association. The eve- ning program was one of games and stories around the campfire, with campfire songs. The staff provided each with a treat before retiring. Sunday morning some camp activi- ties and events were the capsheaf to a wonderful week end. Even a bigger district camp-out will be planned for next year. A. H. GERST, District Pastor MINNESOTA Conference of Seventh-day Advent sts 1854 Roblyn Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minn. Arthur Kiesz, President R. G. Mote. Secretary Make wills and legacies to Minnesota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists Maplewood Academy Reaches Record Enrollment To date, Maplewood Academy has enrolled 211 students. We feel very fortunate that the people in Minne- sota and in surrounding areas be- lieve in Christian education. The Ma- plewood Academy faculty have dedi- cated themselves to the service of training youth in accordance with the program that is laid out in Christian education. Maplewood has many fine young people at the school this year who are eager and willing to prepare themselves spiritually as well as scholastically for life. We feel that we have one of the finest staffs that could be obtained for a boarding academy. We know that we are subject to human errors, but we solicit your interest in helping us endeavor to hold high the standards of Christian education, and training young people for a better service to come. We know that, with the Lord's help, this will be a year that will go down in the memories of our young people as being stepping stones that will bring each one of us closer to our Heavenly Kingdom. We thank each one of you for supporting Christian education this year. LYLE C. ANDERSON, Principal Maplewood Academy Northbrook Vacation Bible School D. G. Albertsen reports that the Northbrook church has just complet- ed on August 18 a very successful Vacation Bible School in their new church facilities. The members of the church have found this method of child evangelism to be a very won- derful way of doing good in their community, as well as for many of the children and youth of the church. There were 55 children who attended, with one-third of them from non-Adventist homes. Now the way is open to continue other mis- sionary contacts with these families, in hopes of creating in the parents Mrs. Duane Zimmerman teaching her kindergarten class. an interest for the church. Pastor Albertsen reports that they are fol- lowing up the two weeks' VBS now with a meeting one night a week for Bible study, games, and Christian fellowship. We rejoice to see so many of our pastors and faithful laymen taking hold of such opportunities to get bet- ter acquainted with people in their neighborhood. We must show our- selves interested in helping people and open every door we possibly can to lead them to the Lord and this message. Every church should con- duct a VBS because this is the easy way to get to know new people. Thank God for the pastors and lay- men who are using every tool and method conceivable to reach homes with the message. H. H. Voss Sabbath School Secretary Fair Booths Promote Temperance The evils of smoking were very graphically illustrated by the use of "Smoking Sam," a manikin which the Artichoke Church used in fair booths at two county fairs. Hinckley Vacation Bible School 10 � NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK To stimulate interest a free draw- ing was made for the book By Faith I Live every three hours and a final drawing was made once a day for the book, Century of Miracles. Thirty books were given to people from the area who stopped to register at the "Smoking Sam" booth. Approximately 420 Signs, Life and Health, Listen, Liberty and other tracts were eagerly removed from the table in the booth. About 700 Smoke Signals, and 2400 pieces of literature from the American Can- cer Society and the American Heart Association were also taken by in- terested fair-goers. It is estimated that at least 5000 people stopped to see "Smoking Sam." There were a number of young people (and older) who inquired as to how to stop smoking after seeing the tar ac- cumulation "Sam" had acquired after smoking only a short time. Members of the Artichoke church who staffed the booths at the Big Stone and Swift County Fairs pointed interested individuals to their heavenly Father who could assist them in overcoming the smok- ing habit. Adjacent booths of the Public Health Nurse and WCTU and other advertisers commented that their own exhibits were enhanced by the presence of "Sam" and the interest which he evoked. Many children re- turned bringing their parents and (visa versa) after seeing the effects of smoking on "Smoking Sam." A local radio newsman interviewed Mrs. Carl Olson at the fair booth and told listeners to be sure to see "Smok- ing Sam" at the fair. The members of the Artichoke Church are thankful for the bless- ings which came to them in witness- ing for the cause of temperance. The enthusiasm which was shown by fair officials for "Smoking Sam" and the booth operated by the church has encouraged Artichoke to plan for SUNSET CALENDAR September 23 Des Mcines, Iowa 6:10 St. Paul, Minnesota � 6:08 Bismarck, North Dakota � 6:39 Huron, South Dakota 6:29 Rapid City, South Dakota � 5:48 September 30 Des Moines, Iowa 5:58 St. Paul, Minnesota � 5:55 Bismarck, North Dakota � 6:25 Huron, South Dakota 6:16 Rapid City, South Dakota � 5:35 All time given is Central Standard Time fair presentations next year. These efforts have spread both the temper- ance and gospel message in this area of western Minnesota. The Artichoke Church is con- vinced that a number of people were influenced by the fair booth and that "God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform." MRS. ARTHUR QUANCE Maryland Avenue Church News Through the efforts of H. B. Sack. ett, pastor of the Maryland Avenue church, Walter H. Dorland was bap- tized Sabbath, August 6, into the above mentioned church by E. R. Priebe. Mr. Dorland is 85 years old. He is the former owner of the prop- erty on which the Capitol City Jun- ior Academy now stands. The St. Paul Maryland Avenue church again enjoyed a successful Vacation Bible School with the help of its members. This year it was held in the basement of the church for the neighborhood children. Bruce Buttler organized the Bible School and David Conklin led out. Mrs. Earl Buttler taught the juniors; Mrs. Yan- cy Merritt taught the Kindergarten group, and Mrs. Erlys Conklin was in charge of the Primary class. Mrs. Forrest Davis again planned the in- teresting crafts. Thirty-one children, including 22 non-Adventists, were enrolled and received diplomas dur- ing the closing program. H. H. Voss was the guest speaker. Beginning Sunday, September 11, a Branch Sabbath School will be formed as a result of this Bible School. MRS. D. G. CONKLIN Public Relations Secretary Hinckley Vacation Bible School The Hinckley Seventh-day Advent- ist church completed their first Va- cation Bible School in the history of the church on the date of August 12, 1966, with an enrollment of 34 children. The program began at 9 a.m., with the opening exercises conducted by R. W. Wiedemann. Miss Pearl Grund- set, public school home economics teacher, led out in the pledges to the American flag, the Chris- tian flag, and the Bible, interspersed with patriotic and spiritual songs. The remainder of the day, until 3 p.m., was packed with crafts, fun, meals, rest, counseling, and a won- derful fellowship between teachers and students. The climax of the pro- gram came with a graduation on Fri- day evening and the handing out of diplomas. These children represented towns from as far away as Mora and Ker- AUGUST 1966 Gemmie Baker, South Dakota $1,439.10 C. I. Tillman, Iowa � 1,226.20 Oliver Nelson, Iowa � 1,157.60 Charles Yurth, Iowa � 1,043.90 Literature evangelists with $1,000 or more for the month appear on the HONOR ROLL. • HONOR ROIL NORTHERN UNION OUTLOOK � 11 rick—some 20 to 35 miles distant— some of the children remaining with friends in Hinckley for the week and others being brought to meetings ev- ery day. At least 50 per cent of the children were from non-Adventist families. Many gave expression to the fact that this was the most in- teresting Vacation Bible School they had attended. We wish to express our apprecia- tion to the director, Miss Pearl Grundset, and her staff of workers: Mrs. Janet Chaffee and Mrs. George Judkins of the kindergarten depart- ment; Mrs. Garner and Mrs. Roy An- derson of the primary department; Mrs. Beverly Wiedemann of the jun- ior department; Debbie Murphy and Sandy Van Gordon, who helped in the kindergarten and assisted in oth- er work; Mrs. Schoenmann and Mrs. Laurenson, who helped with serving food and cleaning up. Many thanks for the fine spirit of this program and for the excellent rapport. Impressions were made dur- ing this week that will last through- out eternity, and many seeds sown will spring up for righteousness. ROBERT WIEDEMANN Pastor SILVER ANNIVERSARY w i:‘ r.lor e, 1 I. , , cli pow shin 19130 PREACHING CHRIST TO THE MILLIONS AICOAST TO COAST4r N) VOICE OF PROPHECY BOX 55. 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She lived with them for ten or twelve years until they moved to Cali- fornia, then she was placed in the Graf- ton State School at Grafton, North Da- kota, where she lived until her death, May 21, 1966, at the age of 56 years, three months and 7 days. She had been hospitalized for several weeks. Final arrangements were made at Graftcn on Monday, May 23, 1966. She is survived by three sisters, Catherine, (Mrs. Frank Thorsen), Moline, Illinois; Esther, (Mrs. E. E. Edwards), Alexis, Illinois; and Ruby, (Mrs. Marion Woods), Delong, Ill.; an aunt, Mrs. John Braaten and an uncle, James Rosenkrans, Roseau, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pittman and one brother, Arnold. While making her home with her aunt, Mrs. Hiestand, she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church which membership she retained all her life. � Received 7-18-66 GENERAL CONFERENCE LIBRARY GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SDA 6840 EASTERN AVENUE, N.W. TAXI:AA PARK. VASH1N0TON, D.C. 20012 Northern Union Promotes New Laymen's Program A vital new laymen's program is rapidly taking form in the Northern Union. It is called "The Bible Speaks." Included in this plan is a uniform Bible, either Protestant or Catholic, and Bible study guides printed on cards in a simple, yet very effective, manner. The Iowa Conference began its promotion of it on the last Sabbath of its camp meeting. The Minnesota Conference ministers, in counc it just a few days ago, voted unanimously to adopt it for that state. South Dakota inaugurated it at a Workers' meeting in the Black Hills on August 3 and 4. The North Dakota Conference is also studying this plan. Patterned somewhat after several other plans, it uses questions whose answers are found in specific pages in the Bible, thereby making it easier for the non-Bible-oriented person to find the text. Across North America a number of conferences have been into this program for more than a year with remarkable results. In one church, whose members "could hardly breathe a silent prayer," as the Home Missionary secretary stated, the Bible studies went from none per week to over 100 per week. In other areas baptisms are increasing at a rate double to what they had previously. The approach is very simple: the layman merely mentions that we are cooperating with the President of the United States and the Congress, as well as the American Bible Society, in decreeing this as the Year of the Bible. Therefore, we are trying to cooperate with these agencies and inviting our friends and neighbors to study the Bible in the privacy of their own home. To make it simple, these special Bible study guides have been prepared. At this point the offer is made to give the party a free Bible if they will finish a specified number of lessons or to loan them this Bible. This part of the approach varies with the conference and/or church. However, it is very evident that in this day of increased activity and tension there is a terrific need for a Bible as well as a simple method of bringing it to our friends and neighbors. This Bible study program fits the need. When it is presented in your church, if you respond, there surely will be souls in the kingdom for your faithfulness. P. F. PEDERSEN