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Curtis Church Is Ordained at Armona
Armona church was the site of
the ordination of Curtis Church to
the gospel ministry August 15.
Elder Church is principal of Ar-
mona Academy and the associate
pastor of the Armona Church.
Elder Monte Church, pastor
and Bible teacher at Emerald
Junior Academy in Eugene, Ore-
gon, and brother of Curtis, added
a personal touch to the service. He
presented his brother for ordina-
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Two of Miramonte School's
newest staff members are Kathy
Perry and Carolyn Oliver.
tion along with Dr. Jay Lantry,
Conference superintendent of
education, and announced that
this was a high day for the
Churches. In addition to the or-
dination, it was the 16th wedding
anniversary for Curtis and Sylvia.
Conference President Charles
F. Cook reminded Elder Church
when welcoming him into the or-
dained gospel ministry that he was
ordained not because he was an
administrator, but because he was
pastor to the students.
Elder Church served as boys
dean at Rio Lindo Academy and
principal of Redding Junior Acad-
emy before assuming his respon-
sibilities as principal of Armona
Academy. The Churches have two
children, Stephen and Rebecca.
Sacred Concert
Jim McClintock will present
a sacred concert for vespers at
the Templeton Hills church,
300 Templeton Hills Rd., Sab-
bath, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m.
Miramonte School Has Three New Teachers
As the new school year opened,
Miramonte School in Los Altos
found itself with three new staff
members.
Carolyn Oliver, a summer grad-
uate of Pacific Union College, is
the new kindergarten teacher. She
comes with a rich background
educationally, as well as from a
family of educators. Her father
and mother, Curtiss and Kathy
Oliver, head the Conference Cur-
riculum Media Center.
Kathy Perry, a June graduate of
PUC, fills a rather unusual posi-
tion on the staff. She is teaching
fifth grade, replacing her brother
Dan who has moved into the
junior high area to teach seventh
grade.
Coming to Miramonte on a
part-time basis as music teacher is
Dennis Dunkin. He will share
his musical talents with West
Valley School in Campbell, where
he taught the past two years, and
Miramonte. While this is a dif-
ficult situation, Dennis is equal to
the job.
God has blessed Miramonte
over the many years, and we are
looking forward to another good
year. Today, as never before,
Adventist Christian education is
of utmost importance to the
future of our young people.
Miramonte School is endeavoring
to provide the kind of education
that will prepare them positively
for the future.
Robert Evans, Principal
Miramonte School
North Fork Celebrates Opening of Facilities
North Fork celebrated the
opening of needed Sabbath school
and Dorcas rooms in special serv-
ices July 11.
The 3,200-square-foot addition
located behind the church is built
levels and includes
on two
Builder Walter Hofer presents the
keys for the new North Fork addi-
tion to Doris Wilkins, Sabbath
school superintendent and Dorcas
leader, while Mrs. Hofer and Mr.
Wilkins observe.
Primary, Junior, Earliteen and
Youth Sabbath school rooms in
addition to the Dorcas area.
Under the volunteer leadership
of Walter Hofer, a retired build-
ing contractor, much of the work
was done by volunteer labor. Dur-
ing the special services a moment
of silence was observed in memory
of Milton Walker, who lost his life
during the construction of the
church building proper.
Alton Looney, building chair-
man for the original church con-
struction, cut the ribbon for the
facility. A tour of the new build-
ing was led by Lloyd and Doris
Wilkins. Lloyd is personal minis-
tries leader, and Doris has a double
interest in the new addition since
she is both the Dorcas leader and
the Sabbath school superintendent.
Present from the Conference
for the opening of this new addi-
tion were Elders Gordon Bullock,
Gerald H. Friedrich, Darold
Retzer and William C. Webb.
Conference Ministerial
Harold West (second from right)
offered the ordination prayer at
the service for Curtis Church
(center) in the Armona church.
Others participating were Bobby
Schales, Elder Monte Church, Dr.
Jay Lantry (almost hidden), Elders
Charles Cook and George Elstrom.
Participating but not pictured
were Elders Gordon Bullock and
Ted Parks.
Lemoore /Coalinga Pastor Is Ordained
service by reciting a poem he had
written for this special occasion.
Jim Milburn was ordained to
the gospel ministry at the
Lemoore church August 185.
Elder Milburn had been an as-
sistant pastor at Turlock and
Modesto Central churches before
assuming his present responsibil-
ities as pastor of the Lemoore and
Coalinga churches two years ago.
Conference Ministerial Director
Harold West presented the can-
didate for ordination; and Elder
George Elstrom, Conference exec-
utive secretary, offered the ordi-
nation prayer.
Prior to the ordination prayer,
Dr. George Guernsey, a local
elder, added a special touch to the
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Conference President Charles
Cook welcomes Jim Milburn into
the ordained gospel ministry as
Elder Milburn’s wife, Ruthie, looks
on
Instructors Nutrition Course Is Slated
Following a recent Nutrition In-
structors Course, one individual
commented, ‘‘I have gone to a lot
of these programs, but I learned
more from this one than any of
them.’ Wouldn’t you like to learn
Fresno Gentral Membership Continues To Climb
Fresno Central Church is grow-
ing. Membership has now reached
1,425 and is still climbing.
Although there are frequent
baptisms, each one is given special
treatment. Those baptized on
June 20 had been attending
church for many months and
shared with the congregation how
God led them to this particular
body.
W. T. Geary and his wife,
Mimi, have attended for several
years. In June of 1980 one of the
Evangelism Explosion Witnessing
Teams visited them at their home.
In response to the gospel presen-
tation and invitation to accept
eternal life, ‘‘Geary’’ made his
decision. Both began attending
the series of four specially de-
signed classes for those who visit
the church.
In March of 1981, “Geary”
told a pastor that he was ready to
be baptized. During his testimony
before the congregation, he em-
phasized that God sent the wit-
nessing team to his home that
night to bring to him just what he
needed. His wife became part of
the church the same day by pro-
fession of faith.
Fletcher and Sharon Mann were
first introduced to Adventists in
1975. Shortly after their marriage,
Sharon began working for an
W. T. Geary explains to the Fresno Central congregation what God has
Adventist dentist in Atascadero.
Since they were not satisfied with
their own church, they decided to
try the Adventist Church. They
liked it so much they stayed.
Sharon even took the responsibili-
ty of cleaning the church each
week.
From Atascadero they moved
to Modesto and then to Merced.
Each time Sharon went to work
for a dentist, and each time—you
guessed it—he was an Adventist!
Fletcher and Sharon continued to
attend church wherever they
moved.
Their next stop was Kerman
where their little girl, Heather,
was dedicated. Then they moved
to within a few blocks of Central
church. Sharon called the church
one day to inquire about attend-
ing. Since that time, they have at-
tended the visitors classes, made
friends and continue growing in
the Lord.
At their baptism they too
shared their testimony with the
congregation of how God led
them to the Adventist Church and
of how much they appreciate the
people in the church.
God has ‘‘equipped’’ His peo-
ple to do His work of soul winning
in many ways and in many places.
Dan Fausset, Associate Pastor
Fresno Central Church
done for him ard his wife, Mimi. Fletcher and Sharon Mann await their
turn to share.
how to help others and teach them
about good nutrition?
Marcella Lynch has agreed to
teach the course again this year.
Classes will be held at the
Modesto Central church fellow-
ship hall. In order to serve work-
ing individuals, the class will be
held on four consecutive Sundays,
October 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 8
a.m. to 7 p.m.
The cost of $75 includes lunch,
supper and the instructor’s
manual, a $39 value.
We believe this is the most com-
plete vegetarian nutrition instruc-
tors course available. It is an ex-
citing way to witness, help people
and change their lives.
Enrollment is limited and in the
past has filled up. Send a check to
confirm your place to: Adventist
HEALTH, 710 Lakeway Dr.,
Suite 220, Sunnyvale, CA 94086;
telephone (408) 245-2203.
Sonora Children Are
Enthusiastic Over VBS
More than 100 enthusiastic chil-
dren enjoyed Sonora’s Vacation
Bible School in June. Donna
Reese, director of the eight-day
program, was supported by a dai-
ly staff of 40 adults and teen-
agers.
Graduation featured a slide
presentation of daily VBS ac-
tivities and 80 children singing
about Bible heroes, nature and
God’s love. A skit on the captivity
of Daniel was presented by the
Junior Division.
Parents enjoyed the craft dis-
play, meeting friendly staff mem-
bers and watching a video tape of
their children involved in crafts,
games, Bible workbooks and
stories.
Home visits have been made to
six children who attended Sabbath
school for the first time. Currently
more homes of non-church mem-
bers are being visited by friendly
volunteers. Other follow-up plans
include recruitment of new Path-
finders and the formation of a
Neighborhood Bible Club this
month.
We praise the Lord for the
precious children who attended
our VBS and are eagerly waiting
to learn more of Him.
Donna Reese, VBS Director
Sonora Church
Does anybody
Send-These Times Signs
care? “E Contmela Message
PACIFIC UNION RECORDER /SEPTEMBER 14, 1981