It's Time to "Listen" By M. E. ERICKSON Temperance Secretary Canadian Union Conference Canadian Union MESSENGER Volume XXXII, No. 3 � Oshawa, Ontario February 10, 1969 A few weeks ago Brother Don Aldridge and family, who have spent some years as missionaries in Sarawak, arrived to take up duties as MV, Education and Temperance Secretary of the Ontario-Quebec Con- ference. He is sponsoring a strong temperance programme in his confer- ence. A little while ago he took his driver's test, in order to obtain a driver's license for Ontario. As he was taking the road test, he told the policeman about his work as temperance leader. The officer im- mediately showed an interest and said he had stopped smoking a couple of years ago as a result of the Five-day Plan. Then he said that his wife had just finished taking a Five-day Plan in Oshawa and that she had stopped the habit. He praised the Five-day Plan and thanked Brother Aldridge for giving them the incentive to over- come this evil habit. Recently Health Minister John Munro made public a table of tar and nicotine levels in all brands of ciga- rettes sold in Canada. This has helped to bring this issue to the front pages of the newspapers and everyone is talking about it and worrying about it. Within the last three weeks a Toronto daily published a series of articles on "How to Stop Smoking." While that series was in the paper a large tobacco firm did not place their tobacco ad- vertisement in that particular paper, which they placed in all the other Toronto papers. Certainly the public is excited about the tobacco problem. Major Cause of Highway Deaths Drinking leads to at least 25,000 deaths a year and some 80,000 crashes in U.S. In proportion to population Canada would be quite similar. To help stamp out this human slaughter on our highways send "Listen" mag- azine to the key officials in your own area of our beloved Canada—February 22 is "Listen" Sponsorship. Day. Right now is a most opportune time to promote temperance. The Saskatchewan government has recent- ly joined other areas in adopting a breath test for drivers suspected of drinking. A report just published indicates that authorities in Great Britain believe 1,000 lives were saved during the past year because of the UK drinking law enforcing the use of the Breathalizer. The public is concerned as can be determined by the fact that the adults on the Indian Reserve at Big Horn, which is west of Calgary, voted 27 to 1 against a government sponsored referendum asking if they wanted per- mission to bring liquor to the reserve. But there is a constant pressure being exerted to liberalize liquor laws. Attorney General Peterson recently gave the information that British Columbia can expect changes in the B.C. Liquor Act because pressure is being placed on the government to enact legislation which would permit small neighbourhood taverns, wine and beer sales in grocery stores, live entertainment in taverns, Sunday opening of taverns and public bars in legitimate theatres. A report from London indicates that children of ages 11 and 12 are drinking seriously. Dr. Salter, a con- sultant psychiatrist, says that children begin drinking heavily at that age because their parents have given them drinks at an earlier age. Some parents give babies brandy every night to make them sleep. The report goes on to state that alcoholism is showing the steepest rise among teen-agers and women. A recent survey by the Ontario Addiction Research Foundation shows that alcohol is the greatest danger to high school students. Now is the time for every Seventh- day Adventist to rise up to fight the advances of intemperance. We must use every means possible to educate ourselves and the general public of the evils of this insidious habit. On Sabbath, February 22, every Seventh-day Adventist will be given an opportunity to do something about this. On that day we will have oppor- tunity to see that LISTEN magazine is sent to every public official in Canada. The cost of sending a year's subscription to LISTEN is only $2.00. Surely all of us can send many sub- scriptions to our neighbours and friends, as well as to government officials, ministers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc. Plan to give several sub- scriptions on February 22, and don't forget to get a subscription for your- self. Help Offered In Planning Your Financial Security By P. W. MANUEL, Director of Preferred Giving Canadian Union Conference Some time ago a Christian lawyer was called to the hospital to visit a friend who had been stricken with a heart attack. When he arrived the severity of the attack had subsided and the sick man was resting com- fortably. "The doctor holds out little hope for my recovery," he said, "but I am not ready to die." "Do you mean that you are not right with the Lord?" the friend asked. "No, that's not what I mean," he said, "my sins are forgiven and I am at peace with God, but I have made no will. I would like to leave some money for the cause of God and I want to make sure that my wife and children are properly cared for in my will. The attorney felt impressed to return to the hospital that evening and there his friend signed the will in the presence of the necessary witnesses. Had he waited until the next day it would have been too late. Many good and sincere Christians neglect to make proper provision for the disposition of their earthly trea- sures until it is too late. If you want God's Cause to receive a part of your estate, give it to the Lord while you live or make adequate provision for it in your will. A thoughtful Christian understands the relationship that exists between the material and spiritual aspects of life and he will give serious consideration to what will happen to his possessions when be- cause of his death he can exercise no control over them. Many people—those in low income groups and those in high income brackets—"never get around" to putting their financial affairs in order. As a result widows pay out thousands of dollars unnecessarily in court and legal costs. It takes years to settle their estate, some suffer the loss of education and other benefits and the loved ones receive far less than they might have received if the parents had taken time and given thought to proper financial planning and the the making of a will. In an effort to make every Ad- ventist family aware of the importance of family financial planning and the need for properly drawn wills the Canadian Union Conference and the legal corporations in each local con- ference have joined together to pre- sent a programme of education and to provide a free service to our people which will help to overcome the wide- spread misunderstanding and apathy concerning the need for wills, as well as the financial advantages that might come through their setting up trusts and annuities. Many people are only vaguely aware of their true financial condition and do not know where to begin nor do they realize the conse- quences of putting off until tomorrow the steps that should be taken today. If you would like help it is yours free. At your request, and only if you request assistance, a qualified adviser from the conference will visit you in your home, at your convenience, to assist you in planning for the future welfare of your family. The Chris- tian's responsibility in this respect is given specifically in the Spirit of Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl Kiam, Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, 0. A. Botimer; Sabbath School and Lay Activities, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer, Educational and Temperance, M. E. Erickson; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical, E. A. Crawford, M.D. Issued biweekly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ont. 14, Canadian Union MESSIEKIGER 42 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Prophecy: "While they have sound minds and good judgment, parents should with prayerful consideration, and with the help of proper counsel- lors who have experience in the truth and a knowledge of the divine will, make disposition of their property." —Counsels on Stewardship, p. 330. Write or phone the Director of Deferred Giving in your Conference or Union Conference today and ask for help in planning for your family's financial security and in extending your Christian Stewardship beyond this life. .0" � / . �.0' � c•GPx4P0-0x.91ce.,),4"40-0-0'w-G"x4,01‘9-0-6-A.0-0-0-x.6 � ce?"40.60x, WHY ZURICH? Questions are being asked by many who want to go to the 1969 World Youth Congress but face the problem of not being included in the official attendance quotas. "Why is the congress to be in Zurich? Why can't the congress be where there is a larger auditorium that will seat all those who want to attend?" Many factors had to be considered in planning for a world congress. (1) A location had to be selected to which the youth from as many nations as possible could obtain visas. (2) Young people from certain countries will be allowed to bring with them only a small amount of money, which necessitates clean, inexpensive housing and trans- portation expenses kept to a minimum. (3) A location had to be chosen where good, moderately priced vegetarian meals could be efficiently provided. When all of these factors were considered carefully, Zurich, Switzerland met the specifications. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, and the largest auditorium in that country has been reserved for the congress. There are larger auditoriums in other countries, but the other require- ments could not be met. Interest in this first world gathering of Adventist youth has surpassed anything most people dreamed of. Attractive European tours have caused thousands to want to go and attend the congress. Because the worldwide response has been so overwhelming, it was necessary months ago for the World Youth Congress Committee to assign official quotas to the world divisions based on the maximum seating available. The quota plan also gave priority to young people ages 16 to 30. All seats in the Zurich auditorium are reserved, and entrance to this building will be by pass only. In an ad- ditional auditorium which seats 1,000, meetings will be scheduled during the noon recess, evenings (except Tues- day), and all day Sabbath, with open admission. On Sabbath, a third auditorium three miles distant, seating 2,000 will be provided for the German-Swiss membership. JOHN H. HANCOCK Associate Youth Director, General Conference Canada's Quota for the Youth Congress Tour Canada's quota for the World Youth Congress to be held in Zurich, Switzer- land, July 22-26, 1969, is now full. Any applications for the Congress received now will be held on a stand-by basis in case of cancellations. However, the travel agency has informed us that they can handle 320 on the tour which leaves Canada July 10 and returns July 31. This means that there is room for another 45 who wish to go on the tour. These will understand that they will have the same tour as do those on the quota except that they will not be able to attend the congress. During the four days the Congress is in session those not attending the Congress will be given very interesting tours in Switzer- land. Those not attending the Congress cannot stay in dormitories in Zurich and therefore must pay an extra $28.00 for hotel rooms. Application blanks have been published twice previously in the MESSENGER, and some have been distributed in the churches. Send your application with $100 deposit to Canadian Youth Congress Tour 1148 King Street East Oshawa, Ontario Applications received after the 320 tour quota is filled will be held on a stand-by basis in case of cancellations. New regulations make it very important that you get your passports im- mediately. Passport and smallpox vaccination application forms can be ob- tained from any Canadian Immigration Office. / / / � / �/ .0" I / � / �/ � / .0' I / � .0" � I I" � / / � / � / .00' I VoL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 � 43 Literature Evangelist Institute for Eastern Canada 0. A. BOTIMER, Secretary Publishing Department Canadian Union Conference which is always a most interesting ex- perience. Elder D. A. Delafield was the speaker during one of our evening services, and invited the literature evangelists over to visit the White Es- tate which was also an inspiring ex- perience. The food was supplied by the Review The annual Literature Evangelist In- stitute for eastern Canada was held in the beautiful chapel of the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Washington, D.C. This is the first time an institute for Canada has been held outside of the country, and we were pleased that the brethren at the Review and Herald made it possible for us to get together as a publishing family at one of our major publishing houses. KNOW YOUR SUCCESS OECLARPTION OF OETEINININGyouR Dwf EXRIIINING RESEARCHING RE Elder Herbert White of the General Conference Publishing Department presenting advanced -- gospel sales instruction. Ontario-Quebec president Elder Philip Moores extending the right hand of fellowship and wel- come to their new assistant publishing secretary Mr. Witt his wife. � • and Mrs. Bill Reynolds. In addition to the regular institute programme, the literature evangelists had the opportunity of a guided tour through the Publishing House, and there they were able to see the huge presses at work. They not only watched the presses in operation, but they also went through the Art Department, Elder L. M. Mohns publishing secretary of On- tario-Quebec presents a service pin to literature evangelist Don Whalley while Frank Connors and Philip Moores observe with interest. Literature Evangelists and leaders attending the annual institute in Washington. D.C. from eastern Canada. This meeting was held in the chapel of the Review & Herald Publishing Association. 44 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER and Herald cafeteria, and we also made time available for a little sight-seeing around the city of Washington, D.C. We were able to visit the Kennedy grave, and the Unknown Soldier's Tomb and saw the Changing of the Guard. We took a trip up the Washing- ton Monument, and from there went to the Smithsonian Institute, after which we enjoyed a trip through the Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters. Naturally we saw the White House and the Capitol Building. The whole programme was an ex- perience that will not soon be forgotten, and we were thankful that everyone had a safe journey there and back to their homes again. We thank the Lord for a wonderful year during 1968, and pray earnestly that the new year will be even better. We have included with this article a photo of our group, plus a few pictures of some of the other activities. Elder L. M. Mohns presenting a beautiful shield to literature evangelist Justin Drieberg. This represents faithful service and Justin was the top man in the Ontario-Quebec Conference for 1968. Maritime Publishing Secretary Albert Grabo presenting a trophy to Literature Evangelist Don Crawford. Mr. Albert Grabo presenting a trophy to Mrs. L. D. Mahabee who plans to become a literature evangelist. She would like to replace her col- porteur husband who died last summer at the wheel of his car. I , LITERATURE EVANGELISM t'llis? Is the Very Work the Lord Would Have His People Do at This Time." 6T. 313 Zitetatufze Seta/fleeide Exfteotieacea I called a lady by telephone who had sent in a lead card. She wanted some good Christian literature for her nieces and nephews, two of whom were in Lagos. I had a lovely visit with her and found that she had had Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories when she was a girl and remembered very well the stories and lessons taught. She was much impressed with the Bible Story and the way it was illus- trated; also the new Bedtime Stories and My Bible Friends. She bought some of each so she could send them off to the other side of the world for Christmas. I had prayer with her. Surely God's word is preparing hearts for His coming by way of The Bible Story. God bless Arthur Maxwell. GEORGE HEENEY British Columbia VoL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 Delivery Report for the Month of December 1968 Alberta $12,381.37 British Columbia 4,151.66 Manitoba-Saskatchewan 4,382.21 Maritime 2,846.75 Newfoundland 245.00 Ontario-Quebec 25,675.71 Union 49,682.70 Missionary Report for December 1968 Literature distributed 1,004 Bible School Enrolments 91 Interested persons attending church 10 Homes Prayed in 130 Bible studies given 68 Baptisms 9 I dropped in to see a couple that had bought the large set of Bible Stories some time ago and I had sold him a Catholic Bible. With the Bible, I gave him the first two lesson guides. When the mother invited me in saying, "Yes, my husband is home too," I wondered if I had stepped into a family disagreement as she acted a bit strange. She insisted, "I am very glad you have come." Well, as it turned out, they had just finished reading the whole set and he had a lot of questions. He was so excited over reading the Bible Story he actually trembled and with tears in his eyes, he asked questions. I felt so close to God for those two hours spent there that my heart is still singing! BARBARA TRUPP Ontario-Quebec 45 Newfoundland — Open House At the New Conference Office By R. A. MATTHEWS, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Newfoundland Before Christmas OPEN HOUSE was the order one evening when church members and friends stopped by to visit at the new conference office and Book and Bible House building in St. John's, Newfoundland. As the folk entered the front door into the foyer which also serves the new broadcast studio, control room, transmitter room, and record library for Radio Station VOAR, they were received by hostess Mrs. Leo Ganson and were directed to the president's office, an ample room, which also serves as committee room. After a warm welcome, the vis- itors were directed to secretary Mrs. Clifford Fifield's office and work space, and from there they went downstairs to visit the Book and Bible House which contains the office of the assist- ant treasurer-cashier, Mrs. Ronald Spracklin, the display area, storage space and luncheon room. In the dis- play room there are racks displaying books, greeting cards, etc. Also there are shelves displaying the various health foods. As the folks went downstairs to the Book and Bible House they were greeted by other hostesses who treated them to sandwiches containing sam- ples of the health foods that are sold in the Book and Bible House. Also there were other samples not offered in the sandwiches on toothpicks. Along with this, punch was served and ice cream. The folk enjoyed to the full Secretary Mrs. Clifford Fifield at her type- writer. Inside entrance to the office upstairs and to the Book and Bible House downstairs. Cashier and assistant treasurer Mrs. Ronald Spracklin at her desk. The front of the building facing Freshwater Road showing front en- trance and wing advertising the Church, Radio Station and Book and Bible House. 46 Left to right: Mrs. John Janes, Mr. John Janes, Mrs. Donald Morgan and Mr. Don Morgan carrying on a conversation at the top of the stair- way leading to the new office. CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Mrs. Ronald Spracklin the kitchenette. Mrs. Glynn Davies and stir things up in providing a fire escape from the Au- ditorium which is in the basement of the Academy. Where a common wall is shared with the Academy, these walls are constructed of fire resistant material. It is our prayer that this new build- ing will serve Newfoundland to the honour and glory of the Saviour as a constant witness to the great truths that have been revealed to the Sev- enth-day Adventist Church. their visit to the new office building. Since last April, this new office building has been serving the work in Newfoundland very acceptably. Its convenience is truly appreciated by those who work there and by those who visit to buy books and health foods. This new building also has pro- vided a new and convenient entrance to the Academy, an entrance provid- ing a fire escape from all levels of the Academy, and especially important A picture of the display shelves in the Book and Bible House. A group of visitors and prospective customers visiting the Book and Bible House area. The entrance to Mrs. Spracklin's office is at the right. Three happy visitors in the president's office. Left to right: Mrs. Louise Pilgrim, Mrs. Stanley Noseworthy, Mrs. Ralph Butler. Elder R. A. Matthews, president of the Church in Newfoundland, at his desk. Jesus was the light of the world . . . It is our privilege to walk in the sunshine of His presence and to weave into the characters we are forming the golden threads of cheerfulness, gratitude, forbearance, and love. We may thus show the power of divine grace and reflect light from Heaven amid all the frets and irritations that come to us day by day. — E. G. White. VOL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 � 47 Botwood Evangelistic Series By PASTOR J. T. RUSK, PR Secretary, Botwood Church Capacity crowds filled the Botwood Seventh-day Adventist Church five nights a week from October 18 to No- vember 18, as Pastor D. S. Crook, con- ference evangelist, presented a series of films, colour slides, and soul-con- victing messages to an audience com- posed of at least 75% non-Adventists. Pastor 0. Orpana was in charge of music with Mrs. D. Crook as organist. Pastor J. Rusk leading song service. Pastors Crook and Orpana, Mrs. Crook, Mrs. J. Rusk, Mrs. G. Mews and Darlene Rusk brought messages in song. Mrs. Rusk acted as reception- THIRTY-SEVEN GRADUATE FROM WHITE BIBLE PLAN. Pastor D. Crook presents di- plomas to three of the graduates. Left to right: Barbara Ann Burt, Barbara Hibbs, Linda Hibbs. ist and Eric Buckley, Bruce Hemeon, and Scott Butler served as ushers. Mrs. Eric Diamond took calls for transpor- tation. Every home in this town of 5,000 received a visit from a minister, a handbill, and a personal invitation to attend the meetings. At least seventy- five people signed cards pledging to keep the seventh-day Sabbath, sixteen of whom joined the baptismal class before the series ended. This interest was the result of the combined efforts and prayers of the five ministers who participated and every church mem- ber, several of whom were active in the Gift Bible Plan preceding the se- ries. Each morning the ministers met for a season of prayer and to arrange a systematic follow-up of all interests to be called on for that day. The counsel from Evangelism by E. G. White was closely followed. Daily visitation be- tween meetings proved to be an indis- pensable part of the programme. Pas- tor G. Davies did a commendable work reporting on interest sheets each visit which greatly aided in the follow- up work. Pastor W. Seidel, who was well acquainted with the district, also Pastor Crook speaking to Mrs. Harvey Langdon at the close of one of the meetings. gave valuable assistance. Pastor J. Rusk is presently preparing several more candidates for baptism. A fifty per cent increase in the mem- bership of the Botwood Church is fully expected in the next few months as a result of this series. Surely the day of evangelism is not over. The harvest is Mrs. Rusk as receptionist offers gift book Good News for You to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mews for 15 nights' attendance. ripe. May God lead us forward with even greater vigour as we sound the last warning message to perishing souls. First-fruits of the series—four newly-baptized members of the Botwood Church. Left to right, Pastor J. Rusk, Harvey Langdon, George Rice, Randolph Tarrant, Ernest Hibbs, Pastor D. Crook. Cigarette sales in 1968 fell below those of the previous year for the first time since 1964, according to the annual Business Week study, included in its De- cember 21 issue. 48 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER IT IS WRITTEN TV SUNDAY SCHEDULE OF TOPICS By Pastor George Vandeman February 2, 1969 CHCH-TV CFCR-TV CKPR-TV CKSO-TV CHEK-TV CHAN-TV CKNX-TV CHCH-TV CFCR-TV CKPR-TV CKSO-TV CHEK-TV CHAN-TV CKNX-TV CHCH-TV CFCR-TV CKPR-TV CKSO-TV CHEK-TV CHAN-TV CKNX-TV CHCH-TV CFCR-TV CKPR-TV CKSO-TV CHEK-TV CHAN-TV CKNX-TV — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel 11 — Hamilton, Ontario — Kamloops, B.C. 2 — Port Arthur, Ont. 5 — Sudbury, Ontario 6 — Vancouver, B.C. 11 — Vancouver, B.C. 8 — Wingham, Ontario February 9, 1969 11 — Hamilton, Ontario — Kamloops, B.C. 2 — Port Arthur, Ont. 5 — Sudbury, Ontario 6 — Vancouver, B.C. 11 — Vancouver, B.C. 8 — Wingham, Ontario February 16, 1969 11 — Hamilton, Ontario — Kamloops, B.C. 2 — Port Arthur, Ont. 5 — Sudbury, Ontario 6 — Vancouver, B.C. 11 — Vancouver, B.C. 8 — Wingham, Ontario February 23, 1969 — Channel 11 — Hamilton, Ontario — Channel � — Kamloops, B.C. — Channel 2 — Port Arthur, Ont. — Channel 5 — Sudbury, Ontario — Channel 6 — Vancouver, B.C. — Channel 11 — Vancouver, B.C. — Channel 8 — Wingham, Ontario — "Genesis on Trial I" — "Where Were You?" — "The Heavens Are Telling" — "Thirty-Eight Witnesses" — "Behold the Man" — "Behold the Man" — "Taproots" — "Genesis on Trial II" — "Battle For The Mind" — "Captain Bligh's Bible" — "Strange Altars" — "Not Without Warning" — "Not Without Warning" — "I Met A Miracle" — "The Other Side of Death" — "Tyranny of the Crowd" — "Teenage Dilemma" — "Missing Heirs" — "Passion Play in the Desert" — "Passion Play in the Desert" — "Thirty Pieces of Silver" — "Behold the Man" — "Stairs Into Space" — "Here I Stand" — "Hinge of Time" — "Firefall" — "Firefall" — "One Throne Left" — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel — Channel Attention Canadian Workers away from Home!! Please read pages 56 and 57 in this issue of MESSENGER. If you enjoyed the story, and we are sure you did, then DO THOU LIKEWISE! I.E. (that is), send us news of your work and your location. At home we enjoy these re- ports from you as much as you enjoy getting reports from home. Next issue we will feature another interesting story from a Canadian away from home — Bob Burgess who is manager of the SDA Taiwan Sanitarium and Hospital. We would like to have a Canadian-away-from-home Corner from time to time, perhaps once a month if you will help us. We here at home, and others away from home as you are, would like to hear from you. Let's get together on a two-way communication! � Editors Mario-Quebec Church Officers Meet PHILIP MOORES, President Ontario-Quebec Conference "Concern" and "It Is Written" T.V. interests occupied the thoughts of Eld- ers, Deacons and Lay Activities Lead- ers as they gathered to consider evan- gelistic plans for the year 1969. "Concern" is a programme to help local churches to find and endeavour to reclaim missing members and for- mer members. Personal appeals from Elder Robert H. Pierson and Elder H. M. S. Richards will be available to churches desiring to have a part in the programme. IT IS WRITTEN. Almost 7000 people from Niagara Falls, Kitchener, Hamilton, Toronto and Oshawa have requested information as a result of the television programmes. About 400 have enrolled in the Bible Course. Good News from Washington tells us that Pastor George Vandeman, speaker of the "It Is Written" pro- gramme, will be with us for six weeks beginning the second week of April through the month of May. His schedule calls for appearances in St. Catharines, Hamilton, Kitchener, Oshawa and Toronto. The contract for the "It Is Written" T.V. pro- gramme is finished at the end of Feb- ruary and so is the budget. Because the Conference Committee had faith to believe that support would come to keep the programme on a little longer "It Is Written" will continue another three months. Financial help is needed, but most of all the concentrated help of each church member is needed to take part in gathering the sheaves from the fields which are white unto the harvest. Church officers pledged their support on behalf of the churches in the Con- ference. Happiness comes not from having easy work, but in the afterglow of satisfac- tion that accompanies any unselfish task well done. — Author unknown. Abe A tranquil mind and quiet conscience are assets of no mean value. — Lymon Abbott VoL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 � 49 New Pastor for the Harley Schander, the new pastor of the Willowdale Church, was invited to give the devotional message to the elders, deacons and lay activities leaders gathered at the College Park Church on Sunday, Janu- ary 19. Pastor and Mrs. Schander came to On- tario-Quebec from Stoneham, Mass. They have four children of academy and college age, who are looking forward to the new experience of living in Canada. The synopsis of the pastor's sermon printed below will certainly give much food for thought. God wants all of His people to be priests. In the Old Testament He said to Moses, "Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob . . . ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation." Exodus 19:3-6. In the New Testament the call is repeated. "Ye are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacri- fice acceptable unto God . . . But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priest- hood, an holy nation, a peculiar peo- ple, that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light." 1 Peter 2:5-9. These calls do not refer to the Le- vites who ministered in the sanctuary and temple. Like everything else about the sanctuary, the priests who served there were only types of the true priesthood. When Peter wrote, the temple priesthood was no longer functioning. When Moses wrote in Exodus 19 it had not yet been initi- ated. God said: "Ye shall be unto me a nation of priests." A look at the work and life of the priests shows us why God wants all of His people to be priests. A priest was a chosen person. A priest was a privileged person. A priest had a special work to do. The priests were a type of the redeemed and of the process of redemption. The sanctuary, and later the temple, had three gen- eral areas: the court, the holy place, Willowdale Church Harley Schander and the most holy place. God was symbolically enthroned in the most holy place. The rituals conducted in each area were unique to that area. At the gate of the court was the altar of sacrifice. Here any sinner could come. Here he brought his sac- rifice, here he was justified. But even as a justified sinner he could come no nearer •to the throne of God. The priest could enter the holy place. There was only a veil between him and God's throne. On his left was the golden candlestick which typified Jesus, the Light of the World. On his right was the table of shewbread, sig- nifying Jesus, the Bread of Life. Be- fore him was the altar of incense sig- nifying perpetual communion w ith God. The sinner at the gate of the court enjoyed none of these privileges. He did not have the special illumination of the Light of the World. He could not feed his soul on the Bread of Life. He could not commune with God. He could only pray, "God be merciful to me, a sinner." But the moment he became a priest, he could enter the holy place and enjoy all of its privi- leges: special illumination, soul nur- ture, and sweet communion with God. This is why God calls on all of His people to be priests. Only the high priest could enter the most holy place. Not until Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him, will we see Him "face to face." This will be the last step in the process of redemption. The priest has special privileges, he also must meet special conditions. He had to be holy. (1 Peter 2:5). To be- come holy he had to bring an offering for his sins. (Exodus 29: 11, 16.) He had to be clean by washing at the laver. (Exodus 30:18-20.) He had to be consecrated before he could enter the holy place. The blood of the sacri- fice was applied to his right ear, his right thumb and his right toe. Hence- forth, his ears were consecrated to lis- tening to the voice of God. His hands were dedicated to the work of God. His feet were committed to go where God directed. God wants all of His people to be priests so they "can shew forth His praises," and "offer up spiritual sac- rifices, aceptable unto God." 1 Peter 2:5, 9. Only a clean and holy people can do this. Let us not spend our earthly lives as sinners at the gate of the court, but as a holy priesthood leading people into service to God and man. H. L. SCHANDER, Pastor Willowdale Church (Sermon given at Pastor-Elder-Deac- on Meeting at College Park Church, Oshawa, January 19, 1969) Christmas Assistance Given at St. Catharines At the Christmas season the St. Catharines Seventh-day Adventist Church assisted fifty persons, thirty- three of whom were children. The Mrs. Earle Girvan, leader of the St. Catharines Dorcas Society, is pictured with a portion of the good cheer prepared for delivery. Pastor Schander's Message At the Church Leaders' Meeting (You Should Be a Priest) 50 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Brother Norman Barker stands beside his business van which he has converted temporarily into a Community Service van by attaching a sign to the side of the vehicle. children received individually chosen and wrapped gifts which were in- cluded in the twelve hampers pre- pared. In addition, two quilts, two blankets, one bedspread, and towels were given to a family whose home had been destroyed by fire, and seven plants brightened the season for sick and elderly shut-ins. Norman Barker, elder of the Niag- ara Falls Church, who operates a heat- ing and air-conditioning firm, delivered the gifts with his business van. Mr. A skidoo party on January 26, spon- sored by the juniors of the College Park Church in Oshawa, climaxed a year's project of helping to support and educate Irene Henry, a young Indian girl of the Navajo tribe of In- dians in New Mexico. With funds raised entirely by free- will offerings, the members of the Ju- nior Division, composed of boys and girls 10-12 years of age, have thus made it possible for Irene to attend the La Vida Mission School, located Barker converts the van into a Com- munity Service vehicle for use through- out the Niagara Peninsula. Any other businessman, willing to use his van for welfare work, can contact Brother Barker by phoning 416-356-5868. He will be glad to share the experiences he has gained in developing the signs to be used on the van. (Mrs.) H. M. HARLEY PR Secretary St. Catharines Church on the Navajo Reservation at Farm- ington, New Mexico. They have been sending $10 a month, or $120 for the year (U.S. funds), which paid one- half of Irene's tuition. Irene, whose Indian name is un- known, has written to the Oshawa ju- niors, and from the mission school they have received a picture of Irene, as well as books, slides, and a tape acquainting them with Indian mission life. Through these and other sources they have learned that Irene and the other Indian children live in Navajo hogans, built on a mesa overlooking a vast panorama of sky, bluff, and desert, and from which they can look out and see the distant Lukachukai mountains. The mission school is built of cinder blocks, and the nearby med- ical clinic is served on Thursday morn- ing clinics by Seventh-day Adventist physicians, dentists, and nurses on a volunteer basis. Leader of the Junior Division dur- ing the past year, and directing the juniors in their project for Irene, has been Clifford Pohren, assisted by Robert Kopp, Don Culmore, and Jack Hillock. The new leader for this year is F. C. Buchanan, assisted by A. A. Villeneuve, Mrs. J. B. Patrick, and Denise Latour. A new jacket with hood was sent as a gift to Irene Henry, a Navajo Indian girl whom the College Park juniors have been helping monthly. Modelling a jacket similar to the one sent is Wanda Boutcher, and with her are some of the 48 juniors who helped buy it. Left to right: Sammy Watson, Wanda Boutcher, Cynthia King, Clifford Pohren who led the juniors in their project, and Sherry Hawley. Lakehead Baptisms Climaxing a three-week period of evangelistic meetings with Pastor F. C. J. Pearse who was visiting from Sudbury, Ontario, six new members were baptized into the two Lakehead Seventh-day Adventist churches. Two of the new members were welcomed into the Port Arthur Church, and four into the Fort William Church. Through weekly sessions of Bible studies and Pastor Pearse's eye-open- ing lectures, Jim Love, Miss K. Quarry, Mrs. I. Boswell, Mrs. T. Fos- sum, Mrs. E. Leppich and Mrs. S. College Park Juniors Sponsor Navajo Indian Girl (Mrs.) THEDA KUESTER, PR Secretary College Park Church VoL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 � 51 Elder F. C. J. Pearse of Sudbury, in the pulpit, at a Lakehead evangelistic meeting. Elder V. Shipowick, leader of the Lakehead churches, is seated on the platform. Maritime Conference Legal Notice Pastor V. Shipowick baptizes a new member into the church at the Lakehead. Clouthier have made their decision to follow Christ. Several others are ex- pected to follow in their footsteps very soon. The services were conducted by Pastor V. Shipowick assisted by Pas- tor Pearse. Said Pastor Pearse con- cerning the baptism, "Truly this is one of the greatest rewards of service." Ron Clark, PR Secretary Port Arthur Church It was my privilege to have a part in this united endeavour, first by as- sisting Pastor D. J. Handysides that I might get acquainted with the short- term evangelism held here in North America, and then to return on two other occasions to conduct further evangelistic series. It was truly satis- fying to see the enthusiasm of the members as they came out to the meet- ings night after night, supporting the meetings by their prayers and their presence. With very little public ad- vertising, a goodly number of people attended the three short evangelistic series that were conducted during the year, and from the interest first cre- ated by the It Is Written television programme twenty-seven souls have embraced the truth. We give thanks to God for the ful- filment of His promise, that His word shall not return unto Him void, but that it shall accomplish that which He pleases, and will prosper. The mes- sage that we must bear to the world may be unique, its standard high, but we can say with the Apostle Paul that we are "not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation." During twenty-three years of public evangelism, I have proved the truth- fulness of the counsel given to us in the Spirit of Prophecy; that when the church members unite with the min- istry in a concerted endeavour for the saving of souls, much blessing does result. Not only is there the joy of win- ning souls for the Kingdom of God, but we ourselves are richly blessed. As one brother put it, "It has done something for us as a church; it has enriched our own experience." Yes! When we are busily engaged in soul- winning activities, there is no time for those things that sometimes creep in and take away the unity and spiritual- ity of the church. At the beginning of this, another year, let us re-dedicate ourselves to the supreme task of unitedly finishing the work which God has given us to do. "si Soul Winning At the Lakehead PASTOR F. C. J. PEARSE For the members of the Lakehead churches, the past year has been one of intense activity in a soul-winning programme that has been most re- warding in many ways. Precious souls in both the Fort William and Port Arthur Churches are today rejoicing in the Advent Message because of the combined effort of our good lay brethren there and the ministry. Un- der the enthusiastic leadership of Pas- tor V. Shipowick, a strong personal work has been done by the dedicated members of the church to follow up the interest established by the It Is Written television programme. Week after week they have visited the homes of those whose interest had been awakened by this programme. Week after week they gave Bible studies in the homes of the people, leading them step by step into a fuller knowledge of the truth of God for these closing days of earth's history. 52 Notice is hereby given that a general meet- ing of the Maritime Conference Corpora- tion of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Inc. will be held in the Moncton Seventh- d.v Adventist Church, 449 St. George St., Moncton, New Brunswick, the I 1 th day of March, 1969, at the hour of 1:30 p.m. At- lantic Standard Time. The session is called to consider and if deemed advisable to amend the general by- laws of the corporation, and for the trans- action of such other business as may prop- erly come before the session. Members of the corporation are the mem- bers of the Maritime Conference Executive Committee, all licensed and credentialed ministers and first elders of all duly organ- ized Seventh-day Adventist churches in the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. J. W. Wilson, President D. Gay, Secretary-Treasurer CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Christmas Cheer Helping to bring Christmas Cheer to senior citizens, three Winnipeg English Church Dorcas ladies pause for a moment after helping to package thirty-seven fruit plates and twenty-eight food hampers. Left to right: Mrs. Violet Howes, Mrs. Maxwell Rudisaile and Mrs. Edward Dietz. (MRS.) JOYCE MCKAY, Press Secretary Winnipeg English Church VoL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 Manitoba — Saskatchewan — Outstanding Missionary Project . . Why Don't You Try This Next Christmas? We live in an isolated community of about 800 people. Everyone knows everyone else; we have been treated with respect by the people of the town. They have come to know and respect our beliefs. The first Christmas after we arrived, we ordered subscriptions of magazines for about twenty-five families—Listen, Life and Health, Signs, etc. We learned that most of them appreciated them and knew where they came from. So the next Christmas we made up a letter that went something like this: "At this time of sharing, we would like to share with you throughout the corn- ing year, something that has put some meaning into our everyday lives. You may accept with our compliments, one or more subscriptions to the following magazines." We then listed Life and Health, Listen, Signs, Junior Guide, Little Friend, Primary Treasure, with a short explanation about each paper. We sent these letters to every family in town and received enough answers so that we sent approximately $150 worth of magazines out to the towns- people. This Christmas we sent the same letter and included renewal of old subscriptions and new subscriptions. We have not tabulated all the returns yet but we hope to have a substantial number of magazine subscriptions to send out again. People have called us and said how very much they enjoy these magazines. One father called us and said, "we read them in our house first and then send them on to our son 250 miles away." Another man called us just about two weeks before Christ- mas and told us how very much he appreciated the magazines and how they enjoyed reading them. Just last week a lady called and said that she had lost the letter naming the maga- zines and said that she wanted the children's magazine very much as their children asked for the stories over and over and enjoyed them very much. She also hesitatingly said she would enjoy the Life and Health again. One lady called and said she was sending her name in and would it be all right if she sent the name of a friend in— even though she didn't live here. We feel that when people ask for the magazines themselves, they are going to read them. Why don't you try this next Christmas? FROM MEMBERS Who Shared with Their Neighbours Alberta — Calgary Church Hosts E. M. 0. School By HERB LARSEN, Secretary Conference Lay Activities Department Officials of the Alberta Emergency Measures Organization conducted a three-day course on emergency pro- cedures should a disaster strike. Mr. Dave Bates, Emergency Planning Of- ficer of the Emergency Welfare Serv- ices Branch and his assistant, Mr. Bill Smith, conducted the training pro- gramme. The five areas of Welfare Service were presented to the class. These in- clude 1. Emergency Feeding 2. Emergency Clothing 3. Registration and Inquiry 4. Personal Services and 5. Emergency Housing Approximately forty-five people corn- 53 pleted the course and received certifi- cates and pins. It certainly behooves us to be ready and prepared should disaster strike. We need to be trained and pre- pared so that we can assist those in need. Certainly every church member should feel an obligation to take some form of training in disaster work. The Provincial Government is will- ing to spend time and money to help everyone know what to do should trouble come. Take the time now and inquire from your local Civil Defence Leader and ask when a training course will be held in your area. Get involved and be ready! Some of the fifty to seventy-five who attended the three-day Civil Defence School. Mr. Dave Bates, right, Emergency Planning Officer of the Emergency Welfare Services, presenting an Alberta Civil Defence pin to Mrs. Arnold White. Mr. Bill Smith, Assistant Planning Officer, looks on. Success Spoils Smoker's Dial PASTOR E. TERANSKI, Edmonton Central SDA Church The headline in the Edmonton Journal read "Tired of Smoking? Try a Phone Call." Many people reading the article did try a phone call to Smoker's Dial, phone 424-7291. In fact so many people tried to get through that 24 hours later the same Edmonton Journal ran an article with the headline, "Anti-Smoking Phone Number Clogs All 424-72 Circuits." Smoker's Dial was put in operation in Edmonton on January 10. On Jan- uary 11 a small advertisement was placed in the Edmonton Journal an- nouncing the number. This created an immediate interest which kept the three telephones ringing constantly. During the week several of the radio stations issued news bulletins about Smoker's Dial. One radio station even dialed Smoker's Dial and played the 90-second message over the air. Throughout the week the phones were kept busy day and night with the telephone answering service machines busy playing the messages and record- ing the names of those who wished further information. On Friday afternoon, an article ap- peared in the paper and then things really began to happen. Those watching the machines could see that there was a fantastic response to the article in the paper. That evening at 11 o'clock a repre- sentative from the telephone company phoned the pastor's house and stated that they would have to take the num- ber out of service since so many cir- cuits were being clogged. As he put it, "This is driving us up the wall." The paper reported that 424-7291 became about the busiest number the city has known. The manager of the telephone com- pany said, "I've never heard of any- thing quite like this." Throughout the day the radio sta- tions advised people not to call Smok- er's Dial since it had been taken out of service due to the clogging of the circuits. A representative of the telephone company also stated that so intense were the number of people dialing Smoker's Dial that this affected one- third of the circuits in Edmonton. Several days later we were given a new number but unfortunately we have been asked not to advertise the number in the paper so as to avoid a repetition of what had happened. This makes it difficult for us to let the public know but we know this is the Lord's work and He will work something out. During the one week that Smoker's Dial was in operation at least 400 peo- ple left their names and addresses in- dicating they would like additional in- formation. Edward Teranski, pastor of the Ed- monton Central Seventh-day Advent- ist Church states, "We did not antici- pate this extraordinary turn of events but we believe God has a hand in all the affairs of man and will see us through." He continued, "We thank Him for placing His church before the people of Edmonton as a church which cares for their welfare, and as a church which has something to offer to the community. A Five-day Plan to Stop Smoking has just been completed and another one is planned to be held shortly in the city of Edmonton. (See next page for newspaper account of the Smoker's Dial in Edmonton) 54 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER 0 H F P E Elder Peter Uniat, Pastor of the Edmonton Ukrainian Church and Voice of Hope radio speaker. Edmonton Newspaper Account of Smoker's Dial (See also previous page) New Investment Achievement ANTI-SMOKING PHONE NUMBER CLOGS ALL 424-72—CIRCUITS "Ed,nontonians eager to drop the smoking habit threw part of an Edmonton Telephones circuit into convulsions Friday. "Number 424-7291 became about the busi- est number the city has known. "And that was bad news for anybody with a number beginning 424-72. "It clogged the circuit. "Smokers were invited to phone the Smok- ers' Dial Centre sponsored by the Seventh- day Adventist Church's action unit for better living. "NUMBER REMOVED "They did so. In such volume that the number is being taken out of service. "Hal Pawson, City of Edmonton public relations director, said today it had not been known that it would be handling so many calls when it was put into service a week ago. "Had the volume been anticipated, he said, it would have been operated on the rotary system. "D. F. Burrows, Edmonton Telephones T H E V 0 I C E Every Sunday morning over radio station CFCW, Camrose, comes the clear and persuasive voice of Pastor Peter Uniat, speaker for the Ukrainian broadcast, Voice of Hope. Pastor Uniat presents the three-fold Gospel for the more than 300,000 Ukrainian- speaking people of Alberta. Pastor Uniat began his radio min- istry in Brantford, Ontario, in 1950. He has been broadcasting the Good News ever since that time. Many have accepted the Advent message as a re- sult of this programme. At the present time a very thrilling story is unfolding general manager, said: Tye never heard of anything quite like this.' "Orders have been given to withdraw the number this morning, he said, and a new arrangement for the better living unit will be made Monday. "Pastor Ed Teranski of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 10131 111th Ave. said smokers seeking to give up the weed would receive helpful messages by phoning. "These were relayed by three tape ma- chines and the content would be changed every two days, he said. "Mr. Teranski said a story in Friday's Journal had apparently unleashed the flood of calls. "A typical casualty was the Mayfair Hotel, whose telephone number begins 424-72. "Patricia Duguid, switchboard operator there, said practically no calls were getting into the hotel Friday and patrons had taken to phoning the drug store there and asking for messages to be relayed." because of the Ukrainian radio min- istry. This thrilling story will be related in a later article. Elder Uniat has invested thousands of dollars of his money in his own home studio. He tapes all his radio broadcasts from this home studio. Plans are now being laid to run a fifteen-minute daily Voice of Hope broadcast. The Voice of Hope is a radio pro- gramme sponsored by the Alberta Conference. Every year the members in Alberta are given an opportunity to support this tremendous work. Mr. Earl Coupland, Alberta Book and Bible House Manager, handing Mrs. Ethel Befus, As- sistant Investment Leader, a cheque for $75.60 from the Review and Herald Publishing Asso- ciation. Calgary is the only church in Al- berta that qualified for the seventy- cent rebate offered by the Review and Herald Publishing Association for churches ordering over 100 subscrip- tions to Life and Health magazine. This rebate is to go to the church In- vestment fund. The Calgary Church raised $75.60 for their Investment programme in this way. Not only do people gain a real bless- ing from the Life and Health but sev- enty cents of the price of each maga- zine goes to Investment, boosting and furthering the Adventist World Mis- sion projects. A Letter from . . . An Alberta Reader To: "Listen" Magazine From Edmonton, Alberta has come a letter written by a physical education instructor regarding Listen: "As a health and physical education teacher, I must say how indebted to your mag- azine we are for its fine articles and editorials. The magazine Listen is now the sole target around which the health programme in our school is based. If you can put off until tomorrow what you should do today, somebody may invent a machine to do it. Liberty is being free from things we don't like in order to be slaves of things we do like. VOL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 � 55 Highland Park Academy Top Solicitors Top Ingathering solicitors for Highland Park Academy receive awards from Mr. Dean Flint, Academy Principal. From left to right: Diana Straub, who raised $137.82; Rosie Fuentmann, who raised $206.93; Murray Coupland, who raised $80.66 and Mary Fuentmann, who raised $44.20. British Columbia — Firstfruits of Falkland Evangelism Ten baptismal candidates display their baptism cer- tificates following their baptism at the Vernon Church on December 21 by Pastor Desmond Tinkler (right). Mere- dith Pond (back left) was music director for the evan- gelistic series of meetings held in the Falkland Community Hall. A second baptism is planned for additional candi- dates who are now preparing for this sacred rite. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burgemaster (left) are rejoicing with the Gordon Nowlin family who were baptized in Vernon by Pastor Desmond Tinkler. The Nowlins have been attending the Vernon Branch Sabbath School at Cherryville forty miles east of Vernon where Mr. and Mrs. Burgemaster have been assisting each Sabbath afternoon. The Nowlins also attended some of the Falkland evangelis- tic meetings where they responded to an altar call and made their decision for baptism. Report from a Canadian Missionary In the Far East Gift Bible for the King LEWIS SHIPOWICK, Lay Activities Secretary, Far Eastern Division On the morning of December 5, 1968, a twenty-one gun salute was fired by the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy in Phramane Grounds to mark His Majesty's 41st birthday. "Long live the King" was echoed and re-echoed throughout Thailand. His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, is one of the most beloved of Thai mon- archs. On no other occasion is the city so gay or festive looking. It was an unforgettable experience! There was great excitement in every preparation. Soon I, along with eighteen doctors and workers from the Bangkok Sani- tarium and Hospital, would see His 56 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER One of the many picturesque temples in Thailand. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand — dedicated to his people and be- loved by them. Majesty the King of Thailand. At 9:30 a.m. we were entering the guarded gate to the Chitalda Palace where the king lives. We were ushered past white starched-uniformed police guards to the royal pavilion. Here we were to wait for His Majesty. Time ticked by as we waited in readiness but the King did not come. People began to relax and some went to eat and drink. Then all lined up again but still the King delayed his coming. About 12:30 p.m. a man of distinction rushed in and everyone quickly took his place. The King was coming! He entered the room where we were and everyone bowed low. What gift could we present to him Bangkok's capital lit up with thousands of coloured lights on the eve of the King's birthday. All public buildings were lit up this way. It was more elaborate and spectacular than we see in North America at Christmas time. Orange-robed Buddhist priests in Thailand. Next issue we will have a story from VoL. 38, No. 3, FEBRUARY 10, 1969 that would ensure him of a long and happy life—yes, eternal life and happiness? I bowed before His Ma- jesty and took a few paces toward him, then I presented on a golden plate the gift to him and said, "With great joy we present to His Majesty the best gift—the Word of God." Graciously His Majesty accepted God's Word. As he looked upon the beautiful leather-bound Bible with his name inscribed in gold he smiled. He seemed especially pleased to receive the Word of God. The presentation of a Gift Bible to His Majesty the King of Thailand, officially marked the beginning of Gift Bible Evangelism for the Far Eastern Division. During 1969 plans are being laid for the distribution of some 200,000 Gift Bibles in the Far East. This preparation is needed so that we all may receive the approving smile of King Jesus. That joy will be ours when the work is finished here. It was a great privilege to be in the presence of His Majesty. To see him face to face and to receive his warm smile of approval. Though he delayed his coming and we had to wait for three and a half hours we did not complain. We were most happy when the King came. Soon we shall stand in the presence of King Jesus. Tarry- ing time is almost over. May His smile of approval rest upon each one. 57 another Canadian—BOB BURGESS, Manager Taiwan Sanitarium and Hospital Perry Felts gets it all down in his book and goes home to mow the lawn. He doesn't see the grass. He's still seeing death. He hardly hears the mower. He still has death in his ears. "What's it all about?" he asks his Spaniel. "Death, life, where to, what for?" Those brown eyes are full of pain. Lord, make it plain to Perry Felts! Let his eyes fall on "Message" tonight, there on the table beside his chair—inviting, positive, full of answers for a day like this. My $2.00 puts it on his table. I'm counting on You to do the rest. Help "Message" to make sense out of death—and life—for Perry Felts! Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tennessee 37202 MESSAGE Weddings TYM—MARSA The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Pon- tiac, Michigan, was the scene of a lovely eve- ning wedding of Beryl Ann Marsa to Dr. Clifford Richard Tym on September 8, 1968. Beryl Ann is the eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Percy Marsa of Lake Orion, Michigan. Clifford is the only son of Mrs. Annie Tym of Lacombe, Alberta. The bride's uncle, Pastor Leonard Marsa, of Rockford, Illinois, performed the ceremony. Only sister of the bride, Miss Linda Marsa, of Lake Orion was maid of honour. Brides- maids were: Miss Gloria Tym of Loma Linda, California; Mrs. Frank Tocteran of B.,,ricm Springs. Michigan. The groom's attendants were: Mr. Douglas Miller of Lacombe, Al- berta; Mr. Terry White of Beaverton, Oregon., and Mr. Robert Marsa of Loma Linda, Cali- fornia. Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Tym are residing at Innisfail, Alberta, where Dr. Tym has estab- lished a dental practice. SKWARCHUK—MICHAEL The sanctuary of the College Park Church, at the denomination's Canadian headquarters, Oshawa, illumined by candles, mellowed by music and hallowed by the occasion, was the blessed scene of the exchange of sacred vows Sunday evening, December 29 when Charlotte Joan Michael, eldest daughter of Pastor and Mrs. D. L. Michael of Oshawa, became the bride of William Benjamin Skwarchuk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Skwarchuk of Simcoe, Ontario. Father of the bride, Pastor Darren L. Michael, assisted by Pastor James C. Reynolds and Pas- tor A. George Rodgers, officiated. Miss Janice Michael was maid of honour and Mrs. John Thorne of Toronto was matron of honour. Adding to the colour and charm of this auspicious event were the bridesmaids: Meldra Joy Choban; Linda Lee Banks (Mich- igan); Linda Skwarchuk and Sandi King. Flower girls were Karen and Kathy Lewis. Altar illuminants were tended by Jeannine Michael and Cynthia King. Jamie Michael and Russel Skwarchuk were Bible boy and Prayer boy respectively. The groom was at- tended by his brother Joseph, as best man, assisted by groomsmen: John Michael; Mac Lewis; Dale Fessenden (California) ; John Thorne and Leonard Skwarchuk. Ushers es- corting relatives, friends and guests were Vecsa Vartija and Ronald Hawley. Ministry of music SUCtainino the eanrtity of the occasion was contributed by Lynn Bu- chanan. organ; Elaine Badiere, violin, and Peter Mathews, piano. Warmth and cordiality were accorded the registrants, who attached their signatures to the guest book, by Nancy Bothe who presided over the register. The newly-weds were recipients of many useful gifts which were on display in the church hall and which in themselves were articulate of the high esteem and warm regard of relatives and friends. alike. Hundreds of well-wishers assembled at the Club Loreley where Mr. and Mrs. William Skwarchuk played host and hostess at their first "At Home" before leaving for their honeymoon in La Belle Province. John Thorne was Master of Ceremonies. The officiating clergy join in congratulating this young cou- ple as they build the foundations of a Chris- tian Home. and wish for them God's richest blessing as they, hand in hand, face the future together. They will reside in Bradford, Ontario. JAMES C. REYNOLDS A. GEORGE RODGERS ADVERTISEMENTS Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $3.00; each additional word, eight cents. Display Advertising. $4.00 per inch. No advertising will be accepted unless cash accompanies copy. Send all advertise- ments to your conference office for approval. "No responsibility can be accepted for any mis- representation or dissatisfaction arising from any advertisement." WANTED—Missionary minded family desires acreage on farm in B.C. Will consider manag- ing or share farming. 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MESSENGER DATES Deadline for copy � Date of Issue February 10 � February 24 February 24 �March 10 March 10 March 24 58 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Don't Go Around in Circles Educationally Begin the Route to Professional Fulfillment at Kingsway College Here you can take the first two years toward a bachelor's degree in many challenging areas. The future looks excellent for persons qualified in these: Arts � Psychology � Business Administration Home Economics � Vocational Secretarial Science � Education Mathematics �Science �Religion Here are some other ideas: Take the first year of Nursing and finish at Branson Hospital School of Nursing. Take a year at Kingsway and one at Loma Linda Uni- versity and be a Dental Assistant. Music � Public Health Social Science � Languages Take a two-year Medical Secretarial Course and find a rewarding position in the medical field. You may have another course in mind. You would enjoy taking it best at KINGSWAY COLLEGE. Send an inquiry today. 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