April 15, 1971 Exterior of the new Brandon SDA Church. Landscaping and decorating to be done in the Spring. h. 00 111 Ow Loroi ti � tit 0 The members of the SDA Church showing building committee members in the centre behind the pulpit — Mr. E. Nolan, Chairman; Mr. R. Comm; Mrs. B. Kettner; Dr. V. G. Hogan and Mr. John Ramsay; Pastor and Mrs. D. R. Godsoe at extreme right of picture holding their children. Canadian Union MESSENGER Volume XL, No. 8 � Oshawa, Ontario Official Opening of Brandon New Church on February 20, 1971 By MRS. MARJORIE COMM Church Press Secretary Months of planning, sacrifice, prayer, and hard work were past but the monu- ment to God was finished as the members of the Brandon Church met together with scores of visitors and Civic and Church leaders on February 20 to mark the of- ficial opening of the Brandon Seventh- day Adventist Church. There seemed to be representation of officials from every level of government in addition to the Union Conference and local Conference. Our guest on the national level was the Honourable Walter Dinsdale, M.P., who mony and was truly amazed to see the church completed in such a short time. He spoke of the dedication of the mem- bers in this project and expressed the desire that this church would help to lead many to Christ. Another speaker who was welcomed at that moment was the president of Brandon University, Dr. Lloyd Delmage. While all this was very thrilling, no one forgot the real reason for the cele- bration. Sabbath School was a real bless- ing with a guest list of 65. The church was filled to _ overflowing. After the speeches were finished, the keys of the church were presented to Mr. Murray Simpson of the architectural firm of Green, Blankstein and Russel by the con- tractor, Mr. Gino Astolfi of G. A. Con- struction in Yorkton, who in turn pre- sented them to Pastor D. R. Godsoe. The pastor then read Psalm 122. For the meditation hymn, the congregation sang "0 Worship the Lord" with Dr. William Logan at the organ. The local Confer- ence president, W. G. Soloniuk, who had done such an excellent job of teach- ing the lesson in Sabbath School, offered the pastoral prayer. The presentation of tithes and offerings was called for by the Conference treasurer, Elder W. Nep- juk. As a very special musical treat, the Honourable Walter Dinsdale played a brought "Greetings from the saints in Caesar's House". The provincial M.L.A., Mr. Ed McGill who represents Brandon West, spoke briefly. On the local level, Mayor W. H. K. Wilton of Brandon, spoke about the pressing need of greater spiritual emphasis in the world we live in and congratulated the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church for adding to the spiritual wealth of the city. Representing the Brandon Ministerial Association was Reverend M. P. Sylvester who had taken part in the June Ground-breaking Cere- LITERATURE EVANGELISM kis is the Very Work the Lord Would Have His People Do at This Time." 6T. 313 cornet solo. Our highly esteemed presi- dent of the Canadian Union, Elder Bothe presented a real challenge to each member of the Brandon Church as he brought us the consecration sermon. Fol- lowing this stirring message, a short prayer of consecration was offered by Elder Soloniuk. A vocal solo "How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings" was sung by Mrs. Reinie Comm after which the for- mer Pastor Elder L. E. Janzen offered the benedictory prayer. The church which seats 125 is com- pletely finished on both the main floor and basement levels. In addition to the main sanctuary and baptistry, there are children's rooms, a welfare centre, Lay Activities Room, and a fellowship hall. All of these areas are carpeted. A well- supplied kitchen is a real blessing to the ladies who are making good use of it. After the service was over, the guests were invited to remain for a fellowship meal. About 140 availed themselves of this opportunity for getting together for this social occasion. Many of the guests, both Adventist and non-Adventist re- marked on the beauty of the church, its pleasing design and the fact that it was all finished. The forty-three members of the church are looking forward to the time when the church can be dedicated free of debt. Appreciation is extended to many friends who have sent contribu- tions for the Church building. Although the church is facing a heavy obligation they look forward with courage. The Brandon Church extends a cor- dial welcome to anyone passing through the Brandon area to come and see our new church and to stay to worship with us. You will be glad you did. Adventist and civic leaders present for the official opening and consecra- tion service of the new Brandon Church. Pioneer members of the Brandon SDA Church are, left to right: Mrs. Florence Ramsay, Brodwardine; Mr. and Mrs. William Ramsay, Brook- dale. These people were some of the early believers in Manitoba and they, their children and grandchildren are current members of the Brandon Church. Zieetateete Eciaoleticte Exftetieoteed Mother Wanted Children's Books I called at a home and found a young mother with five children — the father had deserted them. The day before my visit the mother had been wondering where she could obtain books for her children similar to the ones she had had when she was a little girl. Previously she had told the children about the lovely books she remembered and hoped to get again some day. She is indeed happy that I called and she plans to study the Bible with me. Of course the books were Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories! MRS. DENISE ECKSTADT Catholic Couple I met a wonderful couple this week. The Lord led me to them, I am sure. They are a dedicated Catholic couple. He has multiple sclerosis. I sold them a Bible Readings for the Home. He is thrilled with it and wants me to come back to visit further with him. Please pray with me that the Lord may reach his heart before MS takes him. Thank the good Lord I am in the literature ministry! DOYLE CHENOWITH Ca nad ia n L ;lion Official Organ of the CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE of Seventh-day Adventists, Carl Klam, Editor; Pearl I. Browning, Associate Editor. President, J. W. Bothe; Secretary-treasurer, Carl Klam. Departmental Secretaries: Publishing, 0. A. Botimer; Public Relations, Lay Activities, Sabbath School, Radio-TV, W. E. Kuester; Missionary Volunteer and Temperance, R. J. E. Hillock; Edu- cational and Deferred Giving, P. W. Manuel; Public Affairs, D. L. Michael; Medical, E. A. Craw- ford, M.D. Issued semimonthly. Subscription price $2.00 a year. Second class mail registration number 0912. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ontario. 110 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Legal Notices for the Canadian Union Session Period Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada: Notice is hereby given that the Fourth Quadrennial General Meeting of the members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada will be held in connec- tion with the Ninth Quadrennial Session of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, May 17, 1971 in the Calgary Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1920 13th Avenue, N.W., Cal- gary 42, Alberta. The first meeting of Members of this Corporation will be held Monday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m., MST (Mountain Stand- ard Time). The purpose of this meeting is to receive the reports of the officers, to elect a Board of Directors, the Prin- cipal officers of the Corporation, to ap- point the auditors, to consider any pro- posed changes in the by-laws that might be recommended by the directors and to transact such other business as may come before the Corporation. The Members of the Corporation are the duly appointed delegates to the Quad- rennial Session of the unincorporated board known as the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. J. W. Bothe, President C. Klam, Secretary Canadian Union Conference Session: Notice is hereby given that the Ninth Quadrennial Session of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad- ventists will be held in the Calgary Sev- enth-day Adventist Church, 1920 13th Avenue, N.W., Calgary 42, Alberta, at 7 p.m. MST, May 17, 1971. This session is called for the purpose of receiving reports for the past quad- rennial period, the election of officers, consideration of proposed changes in the by-laws that might be recommended and the transaction of such other business as may come before the session at that time. Delegates to this session are appointed by local conference committees. Each regularly organized conference or mis- sion is entitled to one delegate for each 200 members or major fraction thereof. J. W. Bothe, President C. Klam, Secretary Canadian Union TAKE NOTICE that the quadrennial general meeting of the Members of the Corporation of Canadian Union College, will be held in connection with the Ninth Quadrennial Session of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad- ventists May 17-22, 1971, in the Calgary Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1920 13th Avenue, N.W., Calgary, Alberta. The first meeting of the Members of this Corporation will convene at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, MST, on Tues- day, May 18, 1971. The purpose of this meeting is to (a) receive and consider the reports of the president and business man- ager of the college; (b) elect trustees; (c) appoint auditors; (d) to consider, and if thought advis- able to confirm subject to such amendments or additions as may be approved at the meeting, a resolution approved by the Board of Trustees, authorizing the sub- mission of a petition to the Legis- lative Assembly of the Province of Alberta, requesting the necessary amendments to the Corporation's Act of Incorporation to provide for (i) the Membership of this Cor- poration to consist of certain members of the General Con- ference of Seventh-day Advent- ists, the executive committee of the Canadian Union Confer- ence of Seventh-day Advent- ists, the executive committee and superintendents of educa- tion of the Alberta Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Con- ference of Seventh-day Advent- ists, certain officials, faculty members, employees and a stu- dent representative of Cana- dian Union College, together with other persons appointed by the executive committee of the Canadian Union Confer- ence; and (ii) to provide for the membership There Will Be No Regular April 30 "Messenger". Next Issue Will Be Dated May 4 and Carry Union Session Material Only. College of the Board of Trustees to consist of not less than 15 and not more than 27 Members. (iii) to extend the powers of the College to enable it to write annuity and trust agreements and to act as a corporate trus- tee. The Members of this Corporation are: (a) all the Members of the executive committee of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad- ventists and (b) all the qualified voters from time to time of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad- ventists (i.e., delegates regularly appointed to the Canadian Union Conference Session). J. W. Bothe, Chairman P. G. Miller, Secretary The Voice of Prophecy Wants to Know: Are You Hearing Us? The only way we are sure your Voice of Prophecy program is getting through and people are listening is when we re- ceive letters telling us so. We are spending over $20,000 each week for radio station time. Our great concern is, "Are you hearing us? Are you listening to the broadcasts?" Would you please drop us a note, tell- ing us how the programs are coming through. Also, please feel free to send suggestions for improvement. We are al- ways pleased to hear from you, a spon- sor of The Voice of Prophecy. ALVIN MUNSON, General Manger The Voice of Prophecy Box 1511 Glendale, CA 91209 * There have ever been in the church those who are constantly inclined toward individual independence . . . God has invested His Church with special author- ity and power which no one can be jus- tified in disregarding and despising, for he who does this despises the voice of God. — "Acts of the Apostles, pp. 163, 164. VoL. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 � 111 Junior Academy Students Purchase Temperance Film R. J. E. HILLOCK, Temperance Secretary, Canadian Union Conference Winnipeg Junior Academy students gathered around the projector. "North American" Missions Offering May 15, 1971 Through the years we have heard of the mission fields of Africa, India, South America, China, the Philippines and the islands of the sea. But today, let us think of the mission challenge right here in our homeland of North America. There are over 30 million people in North America who cannot read English and have as their mother tongue a language other than English. It is estimated that one out of every eight persons in this area read, think and understand in another language. Beloved, what are we doing to give the love of Jesus, the warmth of church fellowship, the thrill of being wanted and loved to these strangers? They need our friendship. They need our books, magazines and tracts in their "mother tongue." Jesus says, "I was a stranger, and ye took me in." Matt. 25: 35. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Verse 40. On May 15, a special offering is being received throughout Canada and the United States. We must have a very liberal offering from you to meet the needs in translating our spirit of prophecy books, preparing tracts and literature for our foreign speaking people. The servant of the Lord has well said, "Wake up, wake up . . . and enter the fields in America . . . There is a work to be done in foreign fields, but there is a work to be done in America that is just as important. In the cities of America there are people of almost every language. These need the light that God has given to His church." Test., Vol. 8, p. 36. We must help our foreign speaking churches in providing our truth-filled literature to these "strangers" in our midst. Remember that the power of our books, maga- zines, and tracts can reach them most successfully when it is written in their own language. We invite you to share your blessings with these "strangers." Give a liberal offer- ing. Your sacrifice will bring life and joy to these numbered in our "North American Missions." THE HOUR CALLS FOR GREATER EVANGELISM. "The cities must be worked. The millions living in these congested centres are to hear the third angel's message." Evangelism, p. 35. Let them say, "We do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God." Acts 2:11. CRIS H. LAUDA, Secretary North American Mission Committee CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER "We would like you to come back into our room. The Spirit of God has been leading us in a special way and there is something that we would like to share with you", invited Dwight Rose, prin- cipal of the Winnipeg Junior Academy, as he met Elders Janzen, Manitoba-Sas- katchewan Temperance Secretary, and E. Hillock, Canadian Union Temperance Secretary, in the hall of the school. Earlier that morning the two men had conducted worship for the students and had shown the new temperance film, JUST ONE. This film is based on re- search by Dr. Knisely, Professor of Anat- omy in the Medical University of South Carolina, who concluded that alcohol clogs up the blood stream thereby af- fecting the flow of blood and the carry- ing of oxygen to the cells. In the film an experiment is conducted in which cer- tain members of a group of students drink an alcoholic beverage. The next day the doctor indicates by looking at the whites of their eyes and observing the flow of blood which of the students had drunk the intoxicating beverage the night before. After seeing the film and considering the possibilities of its use in public high schools as a basis for a discussion of youth problems, the sixteen students in the Winnipeg Junior Academy grades nine and ten, pledged eighty-four dollars towards the purchase of the film. An- other one hundred dollars was raised by the holding of a luncheon for men who were school suppliers and operators of neighbourhood business concerns. These funds, along with what the visiting tem- perance secretaries were able to give means that the class now has most of the money in hand for the film. The WAYOUT program will be used in conjunction with the showing of the film. Thursday morning finds the students of the academy joining the Voice of Prophecy worldwide circle of prayer. Prayer circle time in the school is pre- ceded by an offering for the Wayout program. This amounts to about ten dollars per month, which enables the class to be a Voice of Prophecy sponsor. In commenting on this the principal said, "What if ten dollars per month came from every Senior Class in Junior Academies and every class in Senior Academies across North America. Would the Voice of Prophecy have any difficul- ties in financing Wayout? And who would miss a dime a week? Nobody! We think it is a good idea!" 112 Canadian United Evangelism Every Minister — Every Member By GEORGE E. KNOWLES, Ministerial Secretary Canadian Union Conference Minister-member teamwork is being blessed of God in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Church members and friends of the church shared with their friends and neighbours the invitation to attend the evangelistic meetings. Members brought their Gift Bible interests. Each evening a fleet of cars went out to bring in those who had phoned for transportation. Dur- ing the evening meetings church mem- bers provided nursery care for children under five and a story hour for children five to eight years of age. This left inter- ested parents free to listen to the sermons without interruption. The children's in- terest in the special features provided for them helped to ensure the return of entire familes night after night. For twenty-nine consecutive nights ca- pacity crowds attended the meetings. Double sessions were required on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights because the church would not hold all those who came. Several baptismal services have already been conducted and many other candidates are preparing for baptism. In order for similar results to be exper- One day, Mr. Coon, a Seventh-day Adventist teacher in the Stephenville Amalgamated High School, suggested ienced across Canada it is imperative that we have in our files the names of all former members or interested per- sons in any part of Canada. Please do not delay in sending this information to: EVANGELISM c/o the Local Conference Office (Consult the MESSENGER for address) Evangelistic meetings are in progress or soon to begin in the following cities across Canada: Alberta: Calgary, Brooks B.C.: Fruitvale, Cranbrook, Langley, Quesnel, Kelowna Manitoba-Saskatchewan: Regina, Moose Jaw Maritimes: New Glasgow, Sidney Newfoundland: Cottrell's Cove, Deer Lake, Stephenville Ontario-Quebec: Toronto, Montreal Thank you for your prayers for the success of these meetings and thank you for sending names to be contacted in these and other areas. bringing the Five-day Plan to Stop Smok- ing to Stephenville through the sponsor- ship of the Local Allied Youth Associa- tion of which he is a sponsor. And from then on many things began to happen. The AYA advertised the Plan throughout the community. Pastor Freed was invited to be guest on the Phone-in Program of CFSX Radio concerning the hazards of smoking and the effectiveness of the Five-day Plan. Throughout the week in which the Five-day Plan was being held, Pastor Freed and four community ladies who quit smoking. its progress was covered by CFSX Ra- dio, with the result that the attendance was 65 by the second night and we had to ask the Radio Station to announce that we had a full house but that another Five-day Plan may be held in the near future. At the close of the week Mr. Coon was interviewed by the local Air Cadets for Radio Broadcast in correlation of the Five-day Plan with Education Week which was during the same week. The principal of the school said he would use the Five-day Plan as his school's con- tribution to Education Week, a report of which would be submitted to the New- foundland Teachers' Association Bul- letin. Thank God for this program that will tell to the world that Seventh-day Ad- ventists are co-operating in the fact that God has chosen "to loose the bands of wickedness". Isa. 58:6. Fifty-three souls were loosed from the habit of smoking. And many responded to the warmth of this humanitarian work the Lord has given us to do. Newfoundland — Adventist Teacher Brings Five-day Plan Into Public School PASTOR ALLEN FREED, Corner Brook Public Relations Secretary A portion of the 65 taking part in the Five-day Plan. � The Allied Youth Group who assisted in the Five-day Plan. VoL. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 � 113 New Company Organized in Glovertown R. A. MATTHEWS, President SDA Church in Newfoundland The newly organized Company of Glovertown. Baptisms in Glovertown Maritime — So far, twelve have been baptized as a result of a Crusade for Christ, con- ducted in Glovertown by Evangelist Lyn- don DeWitt and Pastor Gordon Miller. Giving them very able talented support were their wives. Pastor Miller and his wife are looking forward to still more baptisms in their District. Evangelist DeWitt is now moved to Botwood where a new series of meetings have been started at Botwood and Cott- rell's Cove. Please pray for the success Sabbath afternoon, March 20, 1971, was a high day for the Remnant Church in Glovertown, Newfoundland. On this pleasant Sabbath day twenty-one mem- bers banded themselves together into a Company of believers to carry on the work of Christ in the Glovertown Dis- trict. The following were chosen to be the officers of the new Company: Leader — W. Blackmore Treasurer — Sister W. Blackmore Organist — Mrs. C. Rose Lay Activities Director — Ben Par- sons Dorcas Welfare Leader — Sister G. Miller Assistant Dorcas Welfare Leader — Sister Tuff Sabbath School Superintendent — Allister Matchim of the gospel in this district. Pastor John Rusk, District Leader, and his church members are working hard to bring many more into the church at Botwood and Cottrell's Cove. If any of the readers of the MESSEig- GER know of relatives or friends who should be invited to the meetings please send the names along to Pastor John Rusk, P.O. Box 236, Botwood, New- foundland. R. A. MATTHEWS, President Sabbath School Secretary — Sister M. Reid Assistant Sabbath School Secretary — Beverly Blackmore Ushers — Max Rose, Cecil Rose M.V. Leader — Mrs. Donna Match- im Junior Ushers — Rex Blackmore, and Alonzo Reid These twenty-one members have or- ganized themselves and have covenanted before God to carry forward the work of the Gospel. They have dedicated them- selves to finishing the work that Jesus has given them to do in their community. May their strength and numbers quickly multiply, so that in the near future this company of believers will grow into a fully organized church, proving them- selves to be a real lighthouse in this dis- trict of Newfoundland. Halifax MV Society Welcomes Gideon Speaker On Saturday evening, February 27 the Young People's Missionary Volunteer Society program of the Parker St. Sev- enth-day Adventist Church was built around "The Theme of the Bible". Many of the participants of these regular Saturday evening programs are teen-agers, and a young group consisting of Kevin Reece age 11, Wanda Reece 12, Anita MacDonald 10, Darlene Boltz 13, and Dawn Campbell 11 performed in a Bible acrostic/recitation. Another young pair thrilled the audi- ence with musical praise to God as Elaine Sharpe played the harp and together with her sister Charlene sang, "God Will Take Care of You". The Guest Speaker of the evening was Mr. Paul Crosby, District Representative of the Gideon's International Society. Mr. Crosby gave a history of the for- mation of the Gideon Society and ex- plained the many activities that are car- ried on by this Society in 88 countries of the world. He explained how the group of Professional Businessmen in 1899 have now given out over seven million Testaments and Bibles. Among the many samples Mr. Crosby had on display were, Bibles in red and also in black for placement in motel and hotel rooms, red Testaments for dis- tribution in schools to grade five pupils, blue Testaments in the French language for use in French schools, and white Testaments for presentation by the Gid- eon Ladies Auxiliary to student nurses at Capping Ceremonies, plus black ones for student male nurses. Mr. Crosby explained that the Gideon members themselves gave of their time and resources to defray the administra- tive costs of their work and that one Bible or three Testaments were able to be placed for each $2.00 that was re- ceived in donations. Many of the Bibles placed in hotel rooms are stolen but the Gideons do not mind, as many persons are won to Christ through the reading of these stolen Bibles. Perhaps the term stolen is too harsh and should not be used since the Gideons want people to read the Bible. Each year many donations come in from persons having taken home one of these Bibles. Over 60% of the Gideons' income is from some form of Memorial Plan, car- ried on by many churches and private individuals. Some churches have an An- 114 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Scarborough Church singing to the Rockcliffe Nursing Home. Members of the the patients in The Scarborough missionary group, under the leadership of Brother Jerry Durant, has been very active this past winter. The first Sabbath of every month, the group visits Parkview Nursing Home in Stouffville, Ontario, where a sister in Christ resides. We bring comfort to the elderly in song and conversation. Bible truths are being presented. Other visits are made regularly to Providence Villa, Rockcliffe Nursing Home, Bendale Acres, and Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. At these institutions, concerts have been the medium of inspiration. Solos, the Scarborough quartet, poetry and prayer VOL. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 comprise the programs. An important part of these visits is found in talking to the patients individ- ually even if it is only a warm handshake and a smile. We have found the most re- warding feature of our visitations is sing- ing through the corridors of the hospitals to the bedridden patients. By their smiles, tears, and singing along with us, we know they appreciate our presence. We pray that God will further His blessings in continuing and enriching this visitation program. MICHAEL DANAHER, PR Secretary Scarborough S.D.A. Church 115 nual Mothers' Day Memorial with dona- tions going to Gideons, and many per- sons contribute funds in memory of loved ones. Another special musical selection "Are You Ready For Jesus to Come" was sung by thirteen-year-old Darlene Boltz accompanied on the organ by her sister Deborah. The MV Society of the Halifax Sev- enth-day Adventist Church is a dedi- cated group of young Christians who carry on these programs each Saturday evening and are also very active in other church activities the year round. The offering was donated to the Gid- eons to help them in their fine work of distributing the Printed Word of God throughout the world. NELSON C. BOLTZ, PR Sec. Halifax S.D.A. Church The Blood and Grape Juice Controversy NELSON C. BOLTZ "Save a Life" was the theme of a group of members from the Halifax Parker St. Church as they gathered at the Church and proceeded as a group to the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic on Monday evening, February 22. The effort had a two-fold purpose and effect — one was to Save a Life and share our blood with others less fortunate, symbolic of Christ shedding His blood for us, and the other to help combat the bad publicity that had arisen from the pub- lication of an article in the local newspaper about an incident in Birmingham, Alabama, regarding a child claiming Advent- ists were forbidden to drink grape juice. The Red Cross was very pleased to receive the blood dona- tion as their local supply was at a dangerously low level, and the press responded giving our church some very favourable publicity to help overcome the previous article. The newspaper printed an article of 21 inches on the previous Saturday before the clinic announcing the intention of the Parker St. Church members going to donate their blood on the following Monday and explaining the Church's stand on blood and grape juice. On the Tuesday following the clinic, they also published a five-by- seven-inch picture of some of the church members giving blood and with a suitable caption under the picture as well. Don Soper, David Sharpe and John Waters registering with nurse. Group of Halifax Church members that went to donate blood. Reading from left to right — Verina Longard, Jimmie Ryan, Rita Marriott, Brian Hiscock, Beulah MacBournie, John Waters, Don Soper, David Sharpe, David Pierce, Nancy Wournell, David Hiscock, Adela Blakney, Milton Fish, Glenna Longard, Harry Marriott, (these are all standing). Those sitting are: Muriel Wournell, and Charlene Beanlands. Ontario-Quebec Scarborough Missionary Group Action Group The Orpana family recently moved to South River where Pastor Orpana took up his duties. Seated are: Pastor and Mrs. Orpana, with David standing beside his mother. The daughters from left to right are. Louise,1,111Uct and Lori. gay - Zaterd Science Weekend May 7-9 at Kingsway College 7:30 p.m. Friday M.V. — Dr. Coffin (Geoscience Institute — Andrews) The Evidences of God Sabbath 11:00 a.m. — Divine Worship — Dr. Coffin The God of Creation Sabbath p.m. — M.V. Activities and Adventist Forum — Vespers Saturday Night 8:00 p.m. — Choral Concert Sunday — Ontario Science Centre in Toronto New Pastor for South River District PHILIP MOORES, President, The new pastor for the South River district is Olavi A. Orpana. He and his wife, Olga, and children Louise, Linda, Lori and David, arrived in South River in January. Pastor Orpana was born in Finland and came to Canada in 1953. He re- ceived his education in Finland, Sweden, Canada and the U.S.A. He received his B.Th. degree at Canadian Union College in 1961, and his B.D. degree at Andrews University in 1967. Pastor Orpana was assistant to the Publishing Secretary in the Ontario-Que- Ontario-Quebec Conference bec Conference for three years, and spent two years in pastoral work in Brit- ish Columbia and six years in Newfound- land. We wish God's blessings on Pastor and Mrs. Orpana and their children as they work for the Lord in the South River district. This district includes a community of Finnish people to whom we hope the pastor will be able to bring messages of hope in the Second Advent of our Lord. May God bless our people in his pas- torate as they win souls together. Members of the East Toronto Action Group, who have dedicated themselves to Active Evan- gelism. A new m o v e m en t, calling itself E.T.A.G. (East Toronto Action Group) has been organized in the East Toronto S.D.A. Church. informal in nature it was designed precisely for what its name suggests "Action." Since its formation on Sabbath, Jan- uary 30, its members, comprising old and young, have already set up more than thirty Bible studies among their friends, with the goal of reaching at least one hundred studies before March 21, the date of the commencement of our Spring Crusade. As a means of influencing the larger Metropolitan community, the g r o up hopes to consistently: (1) Write letters to the editors of the major papers ex- pressing the Christian stand on practical issues; (2) Well-reasoned letters of pro- test or commendation to radio and tele- vision station managers in respect to programs aired through their facilities; and (3) To participate in down-town city street evangelism. Acting together or individually, the group hopes to serve as a protracted lobby for the Christian viewpoint in our community. ROY ADAMS, Pastor East Toronto S.D.A. Church * West Toronto Church Lay Activities Department on Fire The Lay Activities Department of West Toronto Seventh-day Adventist Church, headed by its energetic leader, Brother Eglon Wilson, is really blazing. Last Sabbath this department was able to mobilize the youth as well as a sizable proportion of the older members of the church to participate in "Operation Thank You." "Operation Thank You" is really a form of literature evangelism carried on here. In spite of the bad weather on Sab- bath evening, the spirit of the members was not daunted. They stormed the streets of West Toronto and distributed more than 2,000 pieces of truth-filled lit- erature. CLEVE SANDY, PR Secretary West Toronto S.D.A. Church 116 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Nutrition Instructors' Course and Community Cooking Classes L. R. KRENZLER, Lay Activities Secretary, Ontario-Quebec Conference A very successful Nutrition Instruc- tors' Course was conducted by Miss Ella Mae Stoneburner, from the Department of Health, of the General Conference. This was conducted in the Toronto Ju- nior Academy, Willowdale, March 14-18. Fifty-five ladies and one man took the course. They were a very enthusiastic group. The four and one-half days were very busy with instructions, lectures, films, and demonstrations. The students had to give demonstrations to the class. The evening Community Cooking Classes, conducted by Mrs. Dorothea Van Gundy Jones provide laboratory work for those taking the Instructors' Course. They had to prepare the food, serve the samples, and perform many other duties for the cooking school. The Willowdale Community Cooking School had as many as 250 in attendance. There were as many as 25% non-Advent- ist attending. Mrs. Jones conducted a Community Cooking School in the Col- lege Park S.D.A. Church, in Oshawa, March 21-24. The church assembly room was filled to capacity for these classes, up to 150 present. There were some non- Adventists that attended these classes too. One lady lives directly across the road from our conference office. She was very happy for the invitation and for the recipes she received. In Willowdale, we noticed that there were numerous young people who at- tended. Many youth today are vegetar- ians. We may not agree with their mo- tive but it may open a door through which we can present Christ. We are looking for many Community Cooking Classes to be conducted by the capable ladies who took the Instructors' Course. We also have many nurses, physicians, dentists, nutritionists, in our Mrs. Dorothea Van Gundy Jones lectured and demonstrated at College Park and Willowdale. Samples being served to public at community cooking classes. conference who can assist in this type of program with professional counsel cor- related with the Spirit of Prophecy in a way that is quite acceptable by the pub- lic. Dr. Elmira Buxton invited many of her patients of which several attended. Appreciation should be expressed to Pastor and Mrs. Schander, Mrs. Jill Attendance at Willowdale. Nurses from Branson Hospital took care of registration for the evening classes under the direction of Joann Frostad. Left to right: Barbara Willinger, Joan Frostad, Christa Schulze, Mary Kaye Schander. There were several others who helped certain nights. Thank you, nurses. VoL. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 Students taking Nutrition Instructors' Course, studying lessons. Left to right: Mrs. Beryl Carrington, Toronto West; Mrs. Dallis Bowman, Willow- dale; Mrs. Lillian Taylor, Barrie. 117 Mrs. Christine Fleurimond, South Stukely Church, demonstrating a special salad. Parchment, Mrs. C. Janes, Mrs. Irene Glenesk, Mrs. Margaret Burns, the cus- todians at the school, nurses from Bran- son Hospital, and the many ladies who brought utensils and helped in so many ways. Also included are Mrs. James Ward, Mrs. W. E. Kuester, Mrs. J. Oickle and Mrs. G. Wood, Kingsway College students, and many others who helped make the class at College Park a real success. We also wish to express a big "Thank You" to Miss Stoneburner, Mrs. Jones and Mr. Mike Manchur. tized and another was taken into church fellowship on profession of faith. The service, conducted by Pastor D. J. Handysides, brought with it a major thought that those who were being bap- tized were not just joining a church and adhering to a set of doctrines and a creed, but were uniting with the Per- sonality of Christ Jesus. He said that the rich young ruler might easily have joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church as far as the commandment-keeping practice was concerned, but to lay hold of eternal life was to lay hold of Jesus in all His beauty and grace. In this way, doctrines would become an outgrowth of a re- lationship with Christ. Those who were baptized are as fol- lows: Mr. and Mrs. Tex McHugh, Miss Nadia Terriminy, Misses Debra and Donna Goodson, Miss Kathy McNeil, Mrs. L. Topper, Mr. Kevin McDonald, and Mr. Myran Ivanochko, and Mrs. Dorris Devlon. Mrs. FL Kremer had been voted in earlier. This made a total of eleven additions to the church which is the body of Christ. Pastor Handysides reports that a sim- ilar baptism is planned in the near fu- ture and there are many attending the Conference Evangelism L. G. LOWE, Ministerial Secretary, Ontario-Quebec Conference There are several evangelistic cam- paigns under way throughout our Con- ference and a harvest of souls is being gathered in from many places. Here are just a few: PASTOR ROY ADAMS—baptized six on March 27, with another ten planning on baptism in the 'near fu- ture. PASTOR A. RAMSAY and PAS- TOR L. LOWE — baptized eight on March 20, with another four to be baptized on April 3, and another family of four to follow in a few weeks. PASTOR E. PARCHMENT — has had over 25 additions to his churches so far this year and he is hopeful of a much larger number during his major camaign which gets under way on April 10. PASTOR L. MILLIKEN — his meetings are going well in Hamilton. On April 3 he will have his first baptism and five souls will be bap- tized with another seven definite in- terests to be baptized before May. PASTOR E. SKORETZ and PAS- TOR L. LOWE — start a series of meetings in Niagara Falls on April 2, this Spring. 118 PASTOR 0. ORPANA — started his meetings on March 28 at South River. No report as yet. We still need some help for Montreal campaign. Perhaps you would like to join us during the School of Evangelism which will be held from June 10-July 17. There will be three hours of instruction given every morning with the practical part of soul-winning done in the after- noon and evening. If you are interested, kindly register as soon as possible. We will only be able to accept a certain num- ber of applicants, so if you are desirous of learning the art of soul-winning be- sides helping to spread- the Good News of Salvation in Montreal, please get your application in soon. Write to: Elder L. G. Lowe, Box 520, Oshawa. * Kingsview Village Church Baptism On Sabbath, March 13, the Kingsview Village Church was the scene of a very happy baptism. Ten individuals were bap- Pastor D. J. Handysides with the new converts baptized March 13, 1971, in the Kingsview S.D.A. Church, Toronto. church, who are planning to unite with God's people. For these, he asked the church to pray. Kingsview Village Church has made notable progress during the past three years. The membership has grown from 227 to nearly 400, and the tithe for 1970 was $130,000. For this we praise the Lord and give Him thanks. By September of this year the church hopes to dedicate its beautiful building, free of debt, to the glory of God. Kingsview Village Church welcomes visitors and solicits your prayers. If you are in need of friendship and good fel- lowship, come and join with us in Bible study and worship. MRS. LILLIAN STERRETT, PR Secretary Kingsview Village S.D.A. Church CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Atlantic Union College Chamber Orchestra Gave Concerts in College Park Church and Willowdale The Atlantic Union College Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Vir- ginia Gene Rittenhouse, presented a sac- red concert in the College Park Siventh- day Adventist Church, for vespers, Sabbath, March 13, 1971. The group of twenty-six then pro- ceeded to Willowdale, where they pre- On Sabbath, March 6, the Brandon Church was privileged to have over thirty sented a secular concert that evening. The sacred concert presented numbers by the great artists of sacred music which is often overlooked and little known. The picture shows only a portion of the or- chestra. L. R. KRENZLER, PR Secretary Ontario-Quebec Conference youth from the Winnipeg Seventh-day Adventist Academy, not only come to worship, but to lead in the worship serv- ices. This year the youth are going to various churches where they conduct the Sabbath School and Church Service in its entirety. Mr. Dwight Rose, Principal, states that "this gives us an opportunity to share our faith and also to develop leadership qualities." John Wall, the Sabbath School Super- intendent, conducted an interesting Sab- bath School. The group also conducted the children's Sabbath School. At the worship service, Larry Milne spoke on the timely subject of "Sanctification — The Laodicean Church — The Final Crisis". A delicious meal, prepared by the ladies of the church, was enjoyed by all, followed by a Missionary Volunteer Serv- ice conducted by the youth group. We then went and shared our faith, calling on the homes near the church distribut- ing literature. Elder S. Roeske, who graduated with the writer from Canadian Union College, spoke on the subject of "You Must Know Someone" for Vespers. Elder Roeske is a pastor in North Dakota. Lunch was served by the host church and then the youth from Winnipeg spent a social evening together with the Bran- don members. We thank Mr. Dwight Rose and the youth for sharing with us on March 6 and wish them God's blessing as they continue to witness for Christ. The two pictures below show the Win- nipeg young people in action in the sis- ter church of Brandon, Manitoba, on March 6, 1971. Mullah — Saskatchewan — Winnipeg Youth Conduct Services in The Brandon Church D. R. GODSOE, Pastor, Brandon Church David Grelhnan teaching the Senior Sabbath School lesson. � Earl Kraushar teaching the youth class at Brandon on March 6, 1971. Vol.. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 � 119 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Saskatoon Police Band Gives Concert at Junior Academy On February 27 the Saskatoon Police Pipe and Drum Band entertained a good crowd with a number of lively and well- known pieces. The band, which was formed about the year 1960, has played for us twice at the academy. Police Chief Keltles, as well as other visitors, were in attendance and after the concert they and the band members were served refreshments at Sunnyside Nurs- ing Home. A men's quartet made up of Alex and Mike Dobroskay, Louis Williams and Ed- win Appudoray sang several numbers during the half-way mark of the band's concert. Louis Williams also sang a solo. It was an evening greatly enjoyed by all who attended. MRS. W. NEPJUK, PR Secretary Saskatoon Church Marg Osburne Sings for Sabbath Service On March 31 the members of the Saskatoon Church had the pleasure of hearing Marg Osburne sing "How Great Thou Art" during their worship service. She is a star on the Don Messer T.V. Show and was in Saskatoon appearing at the Moblie Home Show. She was accom- panied by her aunt, Mrs. A. Osburne of Anagance, New Brunswick who also vis- ited with us and by whose influence Marg sang for us. Then on Sunday morning she took time from her busy schedule to sing at Sunnyside Nursing Home where the guests were thrilled at hearing her. She was presented with the Desire of Ages and a record as a token of appre- ciation for her kindness. MRS. W. NEPJUK, PR Secretary Saskatoon Church Alberta — Rosebud Nutrition Classes A very successful six-week course of Nutrition classes was conducted under the able leadership of Mrs. Hanna Hie- bert, assisted by Mrs. Mary Leiske. The average attendance was 65 people and the interest in these classes was very encouraging. The evenings started with delicious servings of food samples which were demonstrated by different ladies of the Rosebud Church that evening. A short devotional was given by the pastor and elders of the church. A twenty-minute interesting lecture on the 120 values of healthful living and exercise was given by Mrs. Hanna Hiebert. The ladies were commended for their fine way of demonstrating and in making these classes a real success by Pastor Jacob Hiebert and Roy Schaber. Many free prizes were given out from Loma Linda and Worthington products each evening. These classes were held for Adventist families only, since we need to prepare The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been blessed with the finest literature in the world. We should be extremely thankful for the missionary tools that are at our disposal. April and May are Signs of the Times Missionary Journal Months. The times we live in warrant an extra effort on our part to get the Good News of Salvation to our friends and neighbours. There is no better way of sharing the Gospel than through the Signs of the Times. Quietly, every Signs will do a great mis- sionary work for your dollars. Our objective is to reach two Signs subscriptions per member. Surely every Adventist home will want a copy and the others can be sent to those we love, busi- ness friends, ministers, government lead- ers and high schools, naming only a few. It is time to strive for greater achieve- ments in our Signs ministry this year. The following is a letter which was re- ceived in Alberta from the Philippines. What a thrilling report is given regard- ing the Signs which were sent to this mis- sion land: our lives according to the counsel given by E. G. White. At present, plans are being made by Pastor and Mrs. J. Hiebert to conduct these home nutrition classes in Drum- heller and Beiseker in the near future. The members enjoyed and learned much and thus thank the Hieberts for this well-conducted nutrition class. RUTH E. HUETHER, PR Secretary Rosebud Church The Alberta Book and Bible House 201 - 16th Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dear Brethren: I am taking this opportunity to reiter- ate our thanks for your subscription of the "Signs" for us (Order No. ALT-88) which has already expired, for reason that such subscription together with the subscription sponsored by the Iowa Book and Bible House had greatly bolstered our missionary endeavours. Enclosed you will find pictures which will give you an idea of what we look like and how we move along with the work of God. Picture No. 3, (appearing with this article) was taken inside the Ambrosio Apartment where we are now conducting a Bible Class every Sunday afternoon. There are twenty students in this class but only eleven are in the pic- ture (all that are seated and the three boys standing starting from the fourth from the left) because the rest were at their hometown when this picture was taken. They are all college students in Signs Evangelism H. LARSEN, Lay Activities Secretary, Alberta Conference the University of Mindanao. The rest of the young people standing are members of our MV Society. Yours truly is the first person at the left standing. You will notice the copies of the "Signs" in front of every student, and copies of the Bible on the table which we borrowed from one of our Union pastors to serve the purpose. We lack Bibles, you know; of course, plenty in the Bible House but Pastor Wadie Farag, Evangelist. at this time with the floating peso (more than six pesos to your one dollar) we find it hard for us to procure what we want. How I wish to send you pictures of baptisms as results of our missionary en- deavours, but you know, we can only have pictures when we have money to pay for them. I'll try to send you more pictures regarding our activities next time. Bentley Evangelism Opening night for evangelistic meet- ings in Bentley was March 6, at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Wadie Farag, pastor of the Lacombe Church, as evangelist for the series. The evangelistic meetings were held in the newly-decorated Bentley Community Hall. Pastor Ray Devnich, pastor for the district co-ordinated the evening program. A full capacity crowd was on hand each evening to enjoy the health lectures, fine music from Canadian Union Col- lege Music Department and the excellent gospel-filled sermons. A number have expressed a desire to be baptized at the close of the meetings. May God bless us all till Jesus comes. Very sincerely yours in Christ, C. H. Francisco, Jr. Will you say: "You can count on me to do my part through Signs Evangel- ism!"? Everyone working together and doing his part makes the difference. Laymen's Year 1971 is the year, we are the people, and Signs is the magazine. Pastor Ray Devnich, Co-ordinator for the series inviting the guests to attend all the coming evening meetings. Brass Quartet from Canadian Union College. � Large crowds attend Bentley meetings. Emerson wrote: "If the stars should appear but one night in a thousand years, how men would believe and adore and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown." Vol.. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 � 121 British Columbia — Five-day Plan . . . During February Pastor Burton, with the help of Sister Irving Toombs and Dr. Harry Haegen, conducted a fine Five- day Plan. The city of Prince George supplied a room in the Civic Center for Two Churches Worship Together . . Sabbath, February 20, the members of the Vanderhoof and Prince George Churches in British Columbia wor- Prince George District the sessions. The attendance was holding at a steady 50-50 participants. Dr. Hae- gen, who is not a Seventh-day Adventist, gave splendid support. An interesting feature of this plan was a blackboard shipped together. After a dinner served in the church basement, mission films were shown and plans were studied for which gave the decrease in cigarette con- sumption row by row each evening. This meant that the same people had to sit in the same row each evening. This fea- ture seemed to add quite a bit of interest. a co-ordinated lay activities program of evangelism. The Sabbath School leaders met with the Lay Activities leaders. Blackboard showing the dramatic decrease in cigarette consumption in �Nurse Toombs and Pastor Bob Burton during the class period. three days. Dr. Barry Haegen (right) and Pastor Bob Burton during the question Left to right: Bob Mumford, Irving Toombs, Mrs. Irving Toombs, Char- period. � lotte Lemky, George Cole, and Richard Hill. Bob Mumford and Dick Cole are of Vanderhoof, the others from Prince George — Lay Activities and Sabbath School leaders planning the program for 1971. Medical Association Panel Condemns Euthanasia LONDON — Churchmen who oppose euthanasia, or mercy killing, have received a strong shot in the arm. It has been publicly estimated that 99 percent of Britain's doc- tors would opt out of any voluntary euthanasia plan that might be legalized by Parlia- ment. A report on euthanasia stated that society could not expect the medical profession to carry out a decision to legalize euthanasia. Physicians noted that if patients believed that doctors would play an active part in euthanasia, some would fear their doctors and possibly avoid them, thereby failing to obtain essential and curative treatment. — Gen- eral Conference Bureau of Public Relations. 122 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER A cooking school in Vernon held Mon- day nights during the month of March attracted forty ladies and men from the church and community. Leading out in the school are (left to right) Mrs. Greta Markowsky, director, Mrs. Ma u d e Wright and Mrs. Ellen Barber, assistants. These three ladies attended the lay nu- trition instructor course at Williams Lake last November and are successfully con- ducting the school in Vernon. The home economics room of the Seaton high school provides adequate facilities, under Nutrition Schools a shared cost arrangement with the Adult Education Department of the public school board. A number of Nutrition Schools are currently in progress or have been held for which we do not have pictures. Mrs. K. Piper of Victoria conducted a course in the John Oliver School in New West- minster. Mrs. Piper also assisted Mrs. Dorothea Van Gundy Jones in a school in the Victoria Health Education Center last fall. An interesting facet of this school was the attendance of two nu- tritionists from the city hospital. Mrs. W. Markowsky of Vernon is just completing a school there. Mrs. Gladys Mason is also currently involved in a nutrition course in Penticton. We under- stand this latter course is under the Adult Education Department of the lo- cal school board. We are thankful for the dedication of those with the training who conduct these courses. Each school is part of a vital gospel outreach to many people we could not contact otherwise. Vornon — Left to right: Mrs. Greta Ma ckowsky. Mrs. Maude Wright, Mrs. Ellen Barker. Bob Bates, local health food retailer, explaining � Mrs. Sue Flint giving her part of the instruction. his wares. Mrs. Sue Flint lecturing from a mineral chart. Pastor Gordon Smedley conducting inspirational period with help of flannel board device. * � * � * � * Evangelistic meetings in the Ukrainian language in the Elks Hall, Vernon, B.C. Vol- 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 Ukrainian Meetings in Vernon DESMOND E. TINKLER, District Pastor are being attended by a large group of attentive listeners. The speaker for the three-week series is Nicholas Ilchuk from Mountain View, California. Pastor II- chuk is editor of the Ukrainian Signs of the Times and speaker for the Ukrainian broadcast, Voice of Hope. Assisting in the meetings and visitation are Joe Mela- shenko, bass soloist from California, and Nicholas Tkachuk of Rest Haven. Visits and Bible studies in the homes reveal a keen interest on the part of the families who are attending regularly. A baptism is planned for the near future. With their increased membership the Ukrain- ian believers expect to arrange for regu- lar Sabbath services in their language. 123 Another first for Terrace, B.C. was achieved February 2 when a Health and Nutrition class commenced under the leadership of Mrs. Sue Flint. The class, held in the home of Mrs. Dean Bonlie, was enthusiastically attended by some 60 persons, a number of whom were non-Seventh-day Adventist friends. Assisting Mrs. Flint were Mrs. Lydia Smedley, Mrs. Marilyn Smith, and many of the ladies of the church who each took turns at demonstrating some culin- ary art. The class was held each Tuesday evening for six weeks. To all who took part it became readily apparent that with pollution, contamination, and disease, there is an increasing concern among SDA's and non-SDA's alike for a health- ful non-flesh diet. Mrs. Flint has now been invited to prepare a similar program to be held as an Adult Education class for the Ter- race area. A portion of the nearly 60 folks who attended the Health and Nutrition class in Terrace Feb- ruary 2 to March 9. Officers of the Comox Valley Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church (left to right:) Ruth Goertzen, Sabbath School Superintendent; Herb Goertzen, Elder; W. VanShaik, formerly Treasurer of the Courtenay Company; David Toombs, Treasurer; Dorothy Betts, Head Deaconess; Gervis Betts, Head Deacon; Rachel King, Clerk; Martina Brundula, Lay Activities Leader; Eric F. King, First Elder. It is regretted that the full slate of officers was not available for the picture. Terrace Baptized February 27 in Terrace by Pastor Gor- don Smedley were Brother Bill Wigley, his two sons, Terry and Kim, Miss Waneta Watrous and Miss Jerri Roper. With a picture of Jesus as a centerpiece for their giving, youngsters bring their Valentine pennies and nickels for Faith for Today at a recent Terrace Sabbath service. Mr. Bruce Schnurr assisting. In September a church school was opened in a basement room of the then partially completed building. On Febru- ary 20 the first Sabbath service was held in the new sanctuary. The sanctuary seats 125 and there are separate rooms for each of the Sabbath School departments. There is wall-to-wall carpet in all rooms and in the sanctuary, which gives a warm appearance to the church. The Comox Valley Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church was organized on Feb- ruary 20. The organizational meeting was held in the new church building on High- way 19 just north of Merville (about nine miles north of Courtenay). The members voted to name their newly-or- ganized church after the Comox Valley in which it is located. Elders A. N. How and E. F. White, president and secretary- treasurer, respectively, of the British Co- lumbia Conference, took charge of the organization of the new church. For a number of years a company has been meeting in various homes of members in Courtenay and elsewhere. Some time ago land was obtained and about a year ago construction was commenced. Youth Witness Team To Visit Canada John Hancock, world youth leader for the Seventh-day Adventist Church an- nounced this week that a thirty member intercollegiate witness team called the "Gymnaires For Christ" will be formed this spring with students from North American Adventist colleges. After an intensive orientation and training period the first half of June, the group will be- gin a series of public appearances in the United States and Canada June 15 through September 15. Six students, three young ladies and three young men, are to be selected by each college as candidates for the group. A screening committee will then choose one young person to represent each col- lege as a member of the "Gymnaires For Christ." Christian character, speak- ing ability, musical talent, physical fitness and gymnastic ability are among some of the criteria to be considered in the choice of team members. The team will start its itinerary in the Lake Union June 15 with appearances at the Illinois and Indiana Camp Meetings. Moving on to eastern Canada and north- eastern United States the group will tour all of the U.S. with the exception of the Pacific northwest. Appearances are being slated for a few Camp Meetings, but the youth will be seen mainly in large cen- tres and possibly on some university campuses. Robert Kalua, associate professor of physical education at Andrews University has been named director and co-ordinator of the group. Michael Stevenson, an as- sociate youth director for the General Conference MV Department will join with the group during the first month of training and witnessing. A full-time mu- sic director and a chaplain are also to be named for the team. The idea for such an intercollegiate national troupe was voted by the MV Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C., January 5-7, 1971. The plan was Another First for New Church Organized on Vancouver Island PASTOR CLARENCE LONG, Pastor Nanaimo District including the new Comox Church 124 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Meeting at Andrews University, Seventh-day Adventist youth leaders made preliminary plans for an itinerary for the "Gymnaires For Christ." then discussed with Elders R. H. Pierson, President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and Neal Wilson, Vice President for North America. With the enthusiastic support and encourage- ment of these and other church leaders, the MV Department was asked to submit a budget and outline a program for the project. During the past several years mem- bers of the General Conference MV staff have observed a number of youth wit- nessing troupes that have been successful in reaching other youth. Most, however, have been largely singing-speaking-testi- mony groups, but a new dimension is being added to this national troupe. This will be the church's emphasis on health and physical fitness, which, combined with testimony and singing will bring a broad spectrum of interests together. A few youth from the Andrews University Gymnics will form a nucleus for the group to which will be added college students from the United States and Canada. The plan was tentatively approved by the General Conference Committee and then referred to the church's union con- ference presidents' council held at Loma Linda University the last of January. The union presidents, in general agreement with the idea, took the proposition back to local presidents for consideration. Final approval for the project came from the union and local conference presidents through Elder Neal Wilson on February 22. Now the hard work begins. A pro- gram is being organized. Participants are being selected and trained. Itineraries are being set up. Transportation, lodging and food services are being arranged. Advertising, TV appearances, newspaper releases and printed materials must all be cared for. Special costuming, lighting and sound systems, new musical arrange- ments are other important facets of the program. Important to the success of this ven- ture for God is the willingness of Sev- enth-day Adventist college youth to be- come involved in meaningful personal witness. Enthusiasm for the project is high among these young people. Moving across North America, the witness group will usually make two pub- lic appearances at each stop on their itinerary. Action packed, Christ-centered programs will mark each witness ses- sion. Every program will include gym- nastics, music, personal testimony and youth witnessing training. The witnessing training will be done in after-perform- ance workshops and during daytime ses- sions. Each member of the group will also make personal one-to-one Christian contacts with other youth following every appearance. Watch the columns of this paper for dates and meeting places scheduled for the youth to appear in your area. ELDER MARVIN H. REEDER Associate Secretary G.C. Bureau of Public Relations Requests to Voice of Prophecy From the Canadian Union Files at The Voice of Prophecy are bulging these days with requests by Ca- nadian Union evangelists and pastor- evangelists for invitation letters to local evangelistic crusades to be sent to all Voice of Prophecy names in and around the crusade city. According to Elder Daniel R. Guild, Voice of Prophecy Evangelistic Asso- ciation co-ordinator, requests for the service have reached a high point with over 50 requests from throughout North America on file at the present time. More than 27,000 invitation letters have been sent since the beginning of 1971. "We are happy to see the upsurge in these requests," says Elder Guild. "The Voice of Prophecy is ready to co-operate with every church worker in lending the value of its internationally known name and witness to encourage those who have been in contact with the broadcast to at- tend these meetings. "Where evangelists and pastor-evan- gelists further capitalize on the Voice of Prophecy name by calling their evangelis- tic meeting a 'Voice of Prophecy Cru- sade,' this internationally known name plays an even bigger role in soul-saving." Elder Guild says that 256 evangelistic crusades were serviced with invitation letters from Voice of Prophecy head- quarters in 1970. The service is available to all Cana- dian Union church workers, notes Elder Guild. All requests for information should be made to the Voice of Prophecy Evangelistic Association. Shown at right: 1VIrs. Lillian Guild of the Voice of Prophecy Evangelistic Association staff prepares to send Voice of Prophecy invitation letters to persons in and around Calgary, Alberta, to attend lo- cally sponsored evangelistic meetings. The Voice of Prophecy sends hundreds of thou- sands of such letters each year as an aid to evangelists and pastor-evangelists of the Cana- dian Union. VoL. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 � 125 OBITUARIES SAMOGRAD - Mrs. Maria Samograd fell asleep in Christ, February 1, 1971 at the Vegreville General Hospital. Mrs. Samograd was born in the village of Mickolaieve, Austria on October 26, 1893. She came to Krakow, Alberta, with her parents in 1911 and married Sam Samograd the same year. They later moved to Innisfree, Alberta where they farmed until 1965 at which time they re- tired to Vegreville, Alberta. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sons, Clarence and Gaylen and five daughters, Tillie, Carrie, 011ie, Anne and Ellen, eight grandchil- dren and four great-grandchildren and her loving husband, Sam Samograd. Ever thankful for His goodness and mercy, her last prayer was for others, and a joyful looking toward the blessed morning of the resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Pastors P. Samograd and C. Johnson. Sister Samograd awaits the call of the Life- giver in the Innisfree Church cemetery. J. CURTIS JOHNSON, Pastor Innisfree Church HOPKINS - Gordon Roy Hopkins was born December 17, 1887, in Reach Township, On- tario. On December 28, 1910 he was married to Gertrude Ervillia Trevail. He passed to his rest March 15, 1971, at the Oshawa General Hos- pital. In 1920 Brother Hopkins and his wife attended public meetings held by Elder Richardson, in Oshawa. They both were baptized that year, and were charter members of the Albert Street (Oshawa City) Church. For more than twenty years Brother and Sister Hopkins cared for the Albert Street Church. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, and Brother Hopkins awaits the coming of Jesus. R. G. CHRISTIANSEN, Pastor Kendalwood S.D.A. Church MONTGOMERY - Thomas J. Montgomery was born September 27, 1885 in Ireland, and passed to his rest December 6, 1970. Mr. Montgomery came to Canada in 1905 and took up residence in Peterborough, Ontario. He joined God's remnant people in 1929, after at- tending meetings held by Elder Donald Mc- Intosh. He rests in Little Lake cemetery, Peter- borough, Ontario. Funeral services were con- ducted by the writer. R. G. CHRISTIANSEN, Pastor Peterborough S.D.A. Church LINTON - Samuel Clarke Linton was born at Perth, Ontario, June 30, 1882. After a lengthy illness he passed to his rest March 9, 1971, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 88 years. On January 22, 1912 he married Sarah Jones, at Haileybury, Ontario. They then moved to Sudbury and Mr. Linton was employed by Inco, as a pipefitter. When he retired he and his wife moved to Barrie and spent the last twelve years together. Left to mourn are: his wife, Sarah, one daugh- ter, Jean (Mrs. Fred Maitland), Sudbury), Ontario, two sons, Allan and Don, Toronto, Ontario, four grandchildren also a host of relatives and friends. The funeral service was held in the Lougheed Funeral Chapel, by the writer and assisted by Mr. Isaac. Mr. Linton was laid to rest in the Park Lawn Cemetery awaiting the morning when Jesus will awaken the sleeping saints. S. H. GALLANT, Pastor Sudbury Seventh-day Adventist Church KERBS - Henry Kerbs was born at Galga, in the Province of Saratov, Russia, December 16, 1901. He died March 21, 1971, the first day of spring. He came to Canada when he was two years old, finally settling at Prussia, now Leader, Saskatchewan, in the year 1906. He married Amelia Schmidt, and their home was blessed with seven children, six of whom are still living. They are: Mary, of Winnipeg, Mildred Lesmiester, Prelate; Martha Smith, of Calgary, Alberta; Jonathan, Leader, Saskatch- ewan; June Peicotte, of Bindloss; and James Peicotte, Portland, Oregon. He is also survived by six brothers and four sisters, as well as twelve grandchildren. Brother Kerbs farmed in the great wheat province of Saskatchewan. He loved nature and the God who created all things. He was laid to rest in the Leader cemetery, to await the call of the Lifegiver. PHILIP MOORES, President Ontario-Quebec Conference HEWITT - Mrs. Mary Hewitt of Broadview, Saskatchewan, passed away on March 11, 1971 at the Lake of the Woods Hospital, Kenora, Ontario. She had been in poor health for some time and was residing with her youngest daugh- ter. Mrs. Hewitt was born in 1897 at Warren, Minnesota, U.S.A. Predeceased by her husband, Nelson Hewitt, on March 3, 1953, Mrs. Hewitt is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ron Reeve, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and Mrs. Lloyd Switzer, Kenora, Ontario. JUNE SWITZER BATES-Dorothy Bates was born April 27, 1898, in East Angus, Quebec. She passed to her rest in the Douglas Hospital, Verdun, Quebec, on December 12, 1970. Sister Bates was, for many years, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Waterville, Quebec. She leaves to mourn her passing, one sister, Mrs. Bernice Burroughs, of Mansonville, Quebec. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Wilson Funeral Home, Manson- ville, Quebec. Burial was in the Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, Quebec. J. H. WHALLEY, Pastor Waterville S.D.A. Church KOCH-Jacob Koch was born in Russia on May 21, 1892, and passed to his rest on February 23, 1971, after a lengthy illness. He was raised a Seventh-day Adventist. At the age of 19 Brother Koch arrived in Canada, making his home in Winnipeg. In 1913 he bought a farm in Govan, Saskatchewan. On New Year's day, 1922, he married Mary Kerbs. After spending some time in Govan, he moved his family to medicine Hat, Alberta. In 1937 the Kochs settled in Chilliwack, B.C. He remained there until his death. Brother Koch was an active member of the church. He loved to sing. He died in the hope of the resurrection, when he will join the great choir of the redeemed. He leaves to mourn: his beloved wife, Mary; one son, Victor of Chicago; three daughters, Bertha Mills, Tess Chadsey, Clara McSherry in B.C.; and one daughter, Elsie Wallace of Cal- gary; twelve grandchildren, and also a brother and two sisters in Russia. One son predeceased him in 1926. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor D. Tinkler, assisted by Pastor H. White. H. C. WHITE, Pastor JEWKES-John Alexander Jewkes passed to his rest on Sunday, January 3, 1971, at the age of 69 at Hussar, Alberta, where he was staying with his wife who was teaching there. He had been ailing for some time although still operat- ing a farm near Shelbrooke. Saskatchewan. He was born in Dudley, England, and while still young came with his parents to Saskatchewan. He was among the first graduates of Battleford Academy, and he later spent some time in edu- cational work before settling on the farm. He did not fear death and his last words were, "I want to be with Jesus." He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, Edna; one son John M. Jewkes of Victoria, B.C.; two daughters, Alice (Mrs. J. Cashatt) of Glendale, Oregon. Dorothy (Mrs. L. Saylor) of Wildwood, Georgia; eleven grandchildren; his mother, Arabella Jewkes of Victoria, B.C.; three broth- ers, Clifford of Agassiz, B.C., Elder Harold Jewkes of Ft. Bragg, California, and Stanley of Victoria, B.C.; besides nephews, nieces and many friends. Funeral services took place in Victoria, B.C., and the interment was at Royal Oak Cemetery nearby. Here he awaits the call of his blessed Lord whom he loved and served well. H. E. REIMCHE ADVERTISEMENTS Rates: Per issue, 40 words or less, $3.00; each additional word, eight cents. Display Adver- tising, $4.00 per inch. No advertising will be accepted unless cash accompanies copy. Send all advertisements to your conference office for approval. "No responsibility can be accepted for any misrepresentation or dissatisfaction arising from any advertisement." 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MARITIME CONFERENCE - J. W. Wilson, President; David Gay, Secretary-Treasurer; 451 St. George St., Moncton, N.B. ST. LAWRENCE - R. M. Devins, President, 7250 Ru• Valdombre, Saint Leonard, Quebec. C. Klam, Trea- surer; 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. NEWFOUNDLAND - R. A. Matthews, President, 106 Freshwater Rd.; St. John's, Newfoundland. ONTARIO-QUEBEC CONFERENCE - Philip Moores, President; S. E. White, Secretary-Treasurer; 1110 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario. Messenger Deadlines Deadline for copy � Date of Issue April 30 � May 15 May 15 May 30 May 30 � June 15 June 15 � June 30 126 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER REST HAVEN HOSPITAL Jubilee Celebrations A cordial invitation is extended to all former employees and friends of Rest Haven Hospital to be present for JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS MAY 8 -12 Thanksgiving Service — May 8 ** Banquet Supper and Guest Speakers — May 10 ** W.A. Sale and Hospital Day Function — May 12 1021 If you plan to be with us for any or all of these functions celebrating Rest Haven's Golden Jubilee, please indicate your intentions by writing to the Administrator's Office immediately — Rest Haven Hospital, Sidney, B.C. NOTE: Maybe some "Messenger" readers who have been connected with Rest Haven in its early years may have some interesting sidelights of information they wish to contribute. We would be pleased to hear from you. VOL. 40, No. 8, APRIL 15, 1971 � 127 Capping Class of 1973 Branson Hospital School of Nursing By J. SALT, Librarian Jeanne Booth is capped by her sister, Vera Hyde, alumnus. Elaine Cotie, Junior Class President. On the evening of March 12, 1971, twenty-five students of nursing were capped prior to entering clinical experi- ence at Branson Hospital. Addressing the students on this occa- sion was Pastor Edward Skoretz of Ni- agara Falls, who reminded them that they choose not to concur with current standards of success but to translate the Christian dynamic of "a more excellent way," as brought out in the "love" chap- ter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 12. Mr. Ralph M. Coupland favoured the audi- ence with a vocal selection from Tchai- kovsky: "The Pilgrim's Song." Anita Atagan was capped by Mrs. E. Cudanin, faculty member; Rae Black- more by Mrs. N. Dowden, alumnus; Jeanne Booth by her sister, Mrs. V. Hyde, alumnus; Barbara Bragg by Mrs. M. Clark; Elaine Cotie by C. Toop, senior; Nancy Daigle by S. Wirsz, senior; Jean Dickson by V. Flowers, senior; Sandra Foulston by her sister, L. Foul- ston, senior; Terry Foulston received his insignia from Mrs. M. Irish, alumnus; Marilyn Frood was capped by M. Sisson, senior; Grace Kneller by Mrs. R. Kuhn, faculty member; Caroline Lowe by her sister-in-law, Mrs. S. Lowe; Brenda McGinn by Mrs. B. Connors; Janice Nu- gent by J. Brown, senior; Wilma O'Dell by Mrs. S. Gallop, alumnus; Judy Patter- son by Mrs. M. Edwards; Heidi Sperling by C. Wallace, senior; Jennie Stansal by her sister, Mrs. B. Welsh, alumnus; Marianne Stenfors by K. Salminen, se- nior; Grace Stewart by A. Ostrem, alum- nus; Mary Ann Tanner by R. Juriansz, senior; Brenda Thorpe by E. Monteith, senior; Yolanda Tomaszewski by Mrs. R. Sands; Wendy Wilson by her sister, Mrs. F. Hougaz, alumnus; and Karin Zinner by C. Flowers, senior. Florence Nightingale Pledge, led by Joyce Down, alumnus. � After ceremony, juniors are congratulated by guests. 128 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER