Canadian Union MESSENGER Volume XXXVIII, No. 19 �Oshawa, Ontario October 6, 1969 Men and Women Turning to Adventists for Help R. S. WATTS, Vice-president, General Conference Men and women across the nation are turning to Seventh-day Adventists for help. People are increasingly recognizing smoking as a major health hazard; and, thank God, they also recognize that Seventh-day Adventists have developed a programme that works, that has helped at least a million smokers break the habit. NBC Television has filmed the Hins- dale Sanitarium and Hospital Five-day Plan team and already shown these half- hour programmes in Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., New York, and Los Angeles. NBC Television in Detroit featured Dr. A. W. Weaver, an Adventist physic- ian active in the Five-day Plan. This resulted in a massive response — 13,000 letters and 600 phone calls — all looking to Seventh-day Adventists for help. Do temperance exhibits at fairs pay off? Two thousand people signed their names in a temperance booth in Northern California asking for help in breaking the smoking habit. The General Conference Temperance Department has developed an exciting new programme to help people with a drinking problem. It is called "The Four Dimensional Key to the Cause of Al- coholism," or "The Four D. K. Pro- gramme." This programme has been successfully tested in Miami and Phila- delphia and will soon be added to the regular temperance arsenal. Two new 16-mm movies have been completed during 1969; "Countdown," a space oriented smoking film, and "A Crutch for All Seasons," a film contrast- ing life's natural and false dependencies. A series of four films to be used in the "4 DK" alcohol education programme will be completed by December. Listen magazine is providing valuable information for Seventh-day Adventist adults and young people in recognizing and avoiding the drug menace. Public school districts and Health Agencies picture North America as beset with burgeoning problems of smoking, alcoholism, mental illness and drug users. They are asking Seventh-day Adventists . to join in a co-operative work in pro- viding health education for youth to com- bat these social evils. Yes, Temperance is booming! Seventh- day Adventists are being brought to the forefront. Your active and sacrificial gift is needed in the Temperance offering on October 25 to swell the Temperance boom. First Adventist Missionaries Sent to Northwest Territories A. W. KAYTOR, President of Alberta Conference On September 1, Brother and Sister Bartsch and their family pulled out of Camp Rundle at Canmore where they had been attending a Medical-Ministerial Retreat, and headed for Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, in their 1947 Cadillac. Yellowknife is approximately 900 miles north of Edomnton, 600 miles of which is gravel road. (A letter received from the Bartsches a few days ago revealed that they had arrived safely.) Outside of colporteurs who have The Bartsches leaving Camp Rundle for Yellowknife, Northwest Terri- � Brother and Sister Henry Bartsch. tories, in their 1947 Cadillac. worked in the Northwest Territories, the Bartsches are the first denominationally employed missionaries to be sent to the area to pioneer the work. Brother Bartsch is a native of Saskatch- ewan. He took studies last year at Cana- dian Union College to further prepare himself for his work. Previously he had worked as Bible worker in Red Deer under the sponsorship of the Alberta (S.D.A.) Medical Association. Sister Bartsch, formerly Ann Schroed- er, was born in Manitoba. They have four children, Valerie, age 15; Bryan, age 14; Darwyn, age 9; and Sheila, age 7. Brother and Sister Bartsch look for- ward to an interesting and challenging time as they begin to work in the capital city of the Northwest Territories, and our prayer is that they might find many jewels for God's kingdom in this northern frontier. A Message from the President of the General Conference Seventh-day Adventist families who are not regular readers of the REVIEW deprive themselves of much valuable spiritual counsel and help, and also deny themselves of up-to-the-minute reports of church activities in all the world. I urge you to subscribe to the REVIEW. And read it! R. H. PIERSON Christmas Joy While we as a people know that December 25 is not actually the birth- day of our Saviour, it is true that the world makes much of the occasion and that it is considered a time for rejoicing in the Lord, for conveying good wishes to friends and loved ones, and for ex- changing gifts that one hopes will bring joy and happiness to the recipient. Earnest, sincere Seventh-day Advent- ists find themselves constantly thinking in terms of witnessing for the message and how various occasions may provide opportunities for effective soul-winning effort. Many times the head-on approach does not get the desired results, but an oblique approach stimulates interest and leads souls to investigate the message. That is one of the reasons why the church has a health programme. Health is some- thing of universal interest. When Jesus was on earth He spent more time caring for the sick than actually preaching to them. He knew that by ministering first to the bodies of men he could more readily find access to the souls of men. You can emulate His example by making use of our splendid health journal Life and Health. It is written monthly by some of the finest physicians in the country, and its prime objective is to help one learn how to keep well. Life and Health is read with great appreciation by all classes of people. The worst sinner is interested in pro- longing his existence. Religious prejudice does not affect people when they are learning ways to protect their health. One reader who was praising Life and Health, not knowing it was an SDA publication, said when told it was an Adventist periodical, "Well, there must be more to Seventh-day Adventists than I had thought." Life and Health makes friends for the message everywhere it goes. You will soon be thinking about spreading some Christmas joy. What better gift could you give to your friends, neighbours, and loved ones than a year's subscription to Life and Health? Our health literature is called in the Spirit of Prophecy "an entering wedge." It has been the instrument, under the blessing of Heaven, to pry open many a closed heart. To help encourage you to use this valuable soul-winning tool, which regu- larly sells for $5.50 a year, we are letting you have it for Christmas-gift purposes at the cost of two subscriptions for the price of one. That means you can send Life and Health to ten persons for only $27.50. How else can you spread so much joy for such a little investment? And everyone who receives it will remember you each month, as it comes in the mail, and will rise up and call you blessed. But, that is not all. If a church with a membership of 100 or more turns in 100 subscriptions for Life and Health we will send to the Sabbath School Investment leader $70 to add to its Investment Fund. To churches of 50 to 99 members submitting 50 sub- scriptions we will send an Investment check in the amount of $35, and to churches of 49 members or less sub- mitting 25 subscriptions we will remit $17.50. We will add an extra 70 cents for each subscription above the required totals. Last year we were pleased to send back to the Sabbath Schools a large sum of money for Investment. Make this Christmas a Life and Healthy one. Make your Christmas shopping a missionary project and you will be surprised at the pleased reactions on the part of those who, because of your generosity, become readers of our fine health journal. S. L. CLARK, Circulating Manager Life and Health Prayers Solicited Across Canada for the Faith for Today Penticton Series The Faith for Today Penticton evan- gelistic series will be conducted in mid- January of 1970 on into February. It offers promise of being unusually fruit- ful. Our church members across Canada are invited to pray most earnestly that God will pour out His Spirit. Let us ask that the Lord will bless with at least 50 souls as a result of the coming crusade. Thank you. GORDON F. DALRYMPLE Editor, Publications Faith for Today If one has unwavering faith, if his plans are built on the promises of God, if he is willing to follow God at a pace which He prescribes instead of going ahead of God, then he will understand the text, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee." (Isa. 26:3). "Be still and know that I am God." (Ps. 46:10). — BURTON H. PHIPPS The Voice of Prophecy needs your support in the October 11 offering. nadian niou MESSEMIN 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. Second class mail registration number 0912. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Oshawa, Ont. 362 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Missionary Report for August 1969 Literature distributed 8,028 Bible School Enrolments 351 Interested persons 1 Former S.D.A.'s contacted 2 Homes prayed in 729 Bible studies 180 Baptisms 1 VoL. 38, No. 19, OCTOBER 6, 1969 LITERATURE EVANGELISM s she Very Work the Lord Would Have His People Do at This Time." 6T. 313 Zieetateete Eciaft,dat Exftetieaced What a privilege to be in the army of God! While calling door-to-door in a small community, I met a wonderful elderly couple. Upon canvassing them, I found he became very much interested in the Bible Story but said that the price was high. We continued discussing youth problems, etc. and had a wonderful Bible study. Then I asked if we could end with a prayer. Upon rising, he said, "I will take the Bible Story for I know God has answered my prayer." I wrote up the contract and closed the sale. Before I left, his wife broke out in tears and clenched my hand and said, "Please remember me each night in your prayers." I now invite all your prayers also for these dear people. As I walked out the door she said, "God bless you brother in all your work." CLAUDE OSBORN Because I felt that it could help her, I gave a lady a booklet we have in French: "Counsels for Daily Living", consisting of the four last chapters of the Ministry of Healing. I had promised to phone her in the evening to give her a certain useful address. When I called the lady, she told me that one of her daughters, who is working as a nurses' aid in a hospital wanted to have the health book and also the little book. She had started to read it and liked it very much. She ordered them for the next morning. I was very happy, of course, to deliver the books the next day. Thus the Lord blessed a little deed of charity and encouraged me greatly. MRS. M. COGER Reginald Wise Brother Sudds came to work with me and suggested we contact the Catholic schools of Red Deer. The man in charge of the school system received us warmly and said he was very familiar with the Bible Story books since having them in his own home. However, he stated that it would be necessary for the principals of the schools to decide if they wanted the books. He then gave us the names of the five principals with directions how to find the schools. One principal expressed his happiness to see us, saying that he had been wanting to get a set of these books but had lost the address. Another school had a lady principal who was much impressed with the beautiful and simple way the Bible Stories were prepared. She felt the mate- rial they had been using was not too satisfactory. She was going to suggest that all the schools get our books so they would have uniform classes in case the children changed from one school to an- other. She was truly concerned about the attitude of young people of today and felt it was time to do something and said, "Remember how Rome fell." REGINALD WISE It was nine years ago when I first can- vassed a certain family. As a result, I sent the Dorcas ladies to their apartment with clothing for an expected infant. The eldest child went to Sabbath School until the family moved to another part of town. When Elder Vandeman held evan- gelistic meetings I invited this mother to attend. After driving her to ten of the series, her husband refused to let her come again. Last week before Camp Meeting she came to church again. That evening she came to visit me and studied the Bible almost continuously. She was so full of questions and faith opened up before her in a new light and a new life miraculously took over her former doubts and fears. I introduced this wo- man to another sister who had exper- ienced the same domestic problems and thus was able to help her in a kind and loving way. Our prayers were answered when the family responded by joining the baptis- mal class the first Sabbath of Camp Meeting. She and her two older girls attended the classes. Evidently God had wrought so wonderously for them there was no doubt whatever what they should do. Even little sister Virginia, and her brother Dexter, now nine years old, were overjoyed when their mother and two sisters were baptized. And there was "joy in heaven" that last night of Camp Meeting, too. Some day the dear Dorcas sisters who helped this family nine years ago will receive their reward with re- joicing. MARY EDWARDS Delivery Report for the Month of August 1969 Alberta � $ 9,920.94 British Columbia � 14,912.25 Manitoba-Saskatchewan � 14,423.63 Maritime � 6,445.71 Newfoundland Ontario-Quebec � 59,921.91 Union � $105,624.44 363 Newfoundland — REQUEST St. John's, Newfoundland, interests wanted! An evangelistic campaign will be held in the St. John's Church beginning October 10. If you want loved ones or interests contacted and invited, please send their names and addresses NOW to Pastor G. Davies, 5 Ross Road, St. John's, Newfoundland. Also, remember- ing the meetings regularly in your prayers will be greatly appreciated! Ontario-Quebec "Toronto Star" Lauds Pastor Vandeman The Toronto Daily Star carried an ex- cellent half-page article on the It Is written TV programme. It stated that George Vandeman, a super salesman for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, would be coming to Toronto. "He is everything a super salesman should be. He believes in his product, he knows his audience and can sell," said Doug Hall, the Star writer. A nine-inch picture of Pastor Vande- man, taken by a prize-winning newspaper photographer, accompanied the capti- vating spread. Good things like this are opening up for the It Is Written Campaign in To- ronto and Hamilton. For instance, a song leader and platform man was needed to support Pastor Vandeman. A number of workers who were experienced in this line would have enjoyed helping, but circumstances prevented them from do- ing so. Almost miraculously the name of H. R. Feyerabend came to us. Amateur Radio enabled us to contact him in the heart of Brazil. Arrangements were made for this returning missionary to be with us in Toronto the first of October. Pastor Feyerabend was a teacher, then led the Voice of Prophecy Quartette for five years before taking up full-time evangelism. During his last fifteen evan- gelistic campaigns two thousand people have been baptized. Our thanks go to the General Con- ference for sending Pastor Harold Reiner and Bible Instructor Mrs. Edna Tardiff to help with the visitation work. The Lord who has begun a good work gives encouraging evidence to help us believe that good results will come from this campaign. Please support the meet- ings by your attendance, means and prayers. See opposite page for schedule of the "It Is Written" meetings in the Toronto- Hamilton area. PHILIP MOORES President Ontario-Quebec Conference Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Prouty Brother and Sister Clayton Prouty were honoured recently on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Over eighty friends and relatives assembled on their lawn to extend best wishes and par- take of a delicious meal. Brother Prouty was born in Hay Town- ship and Sister Prouty was born in Goderich. Following their marriage Sep- tember 3, 1919, the couple set up a Christian home on a farm in Hay Town- ship where they still reside. They have two sons and eleven grandchildren. Brother and Sister Prouty have been active in church work over the years. At present, Brother Prouty is Assistant Sabbath School superintendent of the Exeter Sabbath School and Sister Prouty is the Sabbath School teacher. Along with the many good wishes received by the couple were messages of congratulations from Prime Minister P. E. Trudeau, Premier Robarts, Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Huron M.P.P., and treasurer of Ontario and Hon. J. B. Morison, Wentworth M.P.P. I. PROUTY "The King of Loye my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His, And He is mine forever." —Henry W. Baker A man cannot leave a better legacy to the world than a well-educated family. —Thomas Scott '76etexad Neff "Youth for Youth" Rally (Ages 16-35) Toronto Junior Academy — October 17-18 FEATURES: *New — One to One Evangelism *Speaker — Charles Martin, Assoc. MV Secretary, General Conference of S.D.A. *M. Erickson — Canadian Union Conference *Conference MV Secretaries — R. Anderson — British Columbia A. White — Alberta L. Janzen — Manitoba-Saskatchewan J. Wilson — Maritimes R. Matthews — Newfoundland D. Aldridge — Ontario-Quebec *Singspiration, Youth Soul-win- ning Experiences, Group Discus- sions "Thank You" — Elder and Mrs. Heimo Heghesan Your friends at South River, Ontario, wish to thank both of you for your loving and untiring service in our community, and we wish you God's richest blessings in your new field of service. Elder and Mrs. Heghesan, we did not think you would get back from your vacation in time for any farewell get- together. It had to be a rushed breakfast as your van was waiting for you — but we do hope you will remember your friends in South River every time you look at the oil painting of this area done by a local resident. Again, may we say "thank you" for your ministry to the vast Ontario northland. (MRS.) GLORIA LAING, PR Secretary South River Church 364 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER SATURDAY OCTOBER 4 SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 R S W E E K SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 SUNDAY OCTOBER 19 T R D W E E K COMING In person George Vandeman TO TORONTO - HAMILTON AREA CENTRAL TORONTO EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT — 7:30 P.M. Bickford Park Collegiate Auditorium 777 BLOOR ST., WEST SATURDAY TRANQUILITY BASE — OCTOBER � AT YOUR ADDRESS 4 SAUCERS AND CRYSTAL BALLS WEDNESDAY THE ASTRONAUTS OCTOBER � SAW IT FROM 8 �THE MOON SATURDAY � PASSION PLAY IN OCTOBER � THE DESERT 11 PLANET IN REBELLION FIFTEEN MINUTES MORE, PLEASE! HELL AND HIGH WATER WHEN THE SABBATH WAS CHANGED WEDNESDAY � THE NIGHT I OCTOBER � TALKED TO GOD 22 NORTH TORONTO EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOON � 3:30 P.M. Toronto Junior Academy Auditorium 555 FINCH AVE, WEST, WILLOWDALE TRANQUILITY BASE -- AT YOUR ADDRESS SAUCERS AND CRYSTAL BALLS S E C � SATURDAY 0 � OCTOBER N � 11 D SUNDAY W � OCTOBER E � 12 E K HELL AND HIGH WATER WHEN THE SABBATH WAS CHANGED COME AND BRING A FRIEND — FREE PARK- ING — ADMISSION FREE HAMILTON EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT — 7:30 P.M. Scott Park Secondary School Auditorium 1055 KING STREET, EAST TUESDAY OCTOBER TRANQUILITY BASE — 7 � AT YOUR ADDRESS 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY OCTOBER � SAUCERS AND 10 � CRYSTAL BALLS 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY OCTOBER � PLANET IN 14 �REBELLION 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY OCTOBER � FIFTEEN MINUTES 16 � MORE, PLEASE! 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY OCTOBER � PASSION PLAY IN 17 � THE DESERT 7:30 P.M. TUESDAY OCTOBER � HELL AND 21 � HIGH WATER 7:30 P.M. THURSDAY OCTOBER � THE NIGHT I 23 � TALKED TO GOD 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY OCTOBER WHEN THE SABBATH 24 � WAS CHANGED 7:30 P.M. F S W E E K E C 0 N W E E K R S W E K S E C 0 N D W E E K R 0 W E E K SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 SUNDAY OCTOBER 12 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15 R D W E E K SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 SUNDAY OCTOBER 19 PLANET IN REBELLION PASSION PLAY IN THE DESSERT THE ASTRONAUTS SAW IT FROM THE MOON VoL. 38, No. 19, OCTOBER 6, 1969 � 365 Dr. Percy Paul listens as Dr. Morgan makes a comment at the recent meeting of the Campus Planning Committee at Kingsway College. It is their task to make recom- mendations to the board on future plans for the College. Instructor at Kingsway Receives Master of Arts Degree with Highest Honours News from Kingsway College Campus Planning Committee Manitoba Saskatchewan — Regina Church Member Celebrates 100th Birthday Miss Leona Alderson Miss Leona Alderson, head of the Home Economics Department, at Kings- way College, received her Master of Arts in Education from Andrews University during their Summer Commencement. A member of a class of 262, Miss Alderson was one of only six who grad- uated Summa Cum Laude. This honour is granted to only those who achieve a straight A average in all of their uni- versity work. We were highly pleased to hear that Miss Alderson also received special commendation from the Ontario Depart- ment of Education on her fine achieve- ment. This is an honour in itself. We are very proud to have Miss Alderson as a member of our faculty here at Kingsway College. Brother and Sister George Curtis Sister Charlotte Lavinia Curtis of Regina, Saskatchewan, celebrated her 100th birthday on August 8. Mrs. Curtis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Home and was born in the Milton area of Prince Edward Island in the year 1869. In 1905 she married George Curtis and the newlyweds came west and located in Regina. In 1931 the Curtises became members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and since then have been active in church responsibilities. For many years Brother Curtis served as treasurer of the church. Presently he is a member of the School Building Committee and has spent considerable time helping with the con- struction of the new Regina Church School. Sister Curtis enjoys a remarkable degree of health. She continues to do her housework and sets a perfect example of attendance at Sabbath School and Church services no matter how cold or stormy the weather may be. Sponsored by the church, a dinner reception was held in her honour. At the reception letters and telegrams of con- gratulations were read from Premier Thatcher, Prime Minister Trudeau and from the Queen. Mayor Baker of the city of Regina presented Mrs. Curtis with an engraved plaque bearing the coat of arms of the city. Family and friends join in wishing Brother and Sister Curtis God's continued blessing in their faithful service for Christ. C. S. COOPER Regina Baptism Matthew 19: 13-15. Then were there brought unto Him little children, that He should put His hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid 366 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER OUCSi atjhC(11‘&1 CRUSADE for CHRIST Mee+ings 81, rvattiy,...ctkpi Mockhy July 5-August i5 � 1.1trerws M-2,4s4 Taking Advantage of the Jet Age Pastor and Mrs. John Popowich, Conference the cockpit of their Evangelist, greet the Janzens as they emerge out four-seater Cherokee plane. them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And He laid His hands on them. Though the wind blew hard and the waves on the lake were high, the water was warm and the young people rejoiced as they were bap- tized. Here they are coming out of the water ready to be used in the Lord's service. Those associated in the Hazel Dell Crusade for Christ are, from left to right: Pastor Jim Burgess, associate speaker and in charge of music; Pastor S. H. Gallant, Ukrainian speaker; Miss Lorna Tkachuk, guest soloist; Pastor Roy Jamieson, speaker and crusade director. So on a beautiful Sabbath afternoon August 30th, six young people came to Jesus for a special blessing, and gave their lives and hearts to Jesus, and were baptized into the wonderful name of Jesus Christ. Their faces glowed with great joy as they came out of the water (Lake Winnipegosis), and we all rejoiced with them. Left to right: Virginia Holt, Gayle Holt, Bill Holt, Hank Holt, Donald Mazier, Dennis Fort- ney, William Kozachenko, pastor. May the loving God richly bless them as they will grow in grace and in the knowledge and wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. W. M. KOZACHENKO Meetings in Airatorium A peculiar sight rose in a vacant lot in the town of Hazel Dell, Saskatchewan in the third week of July. The second-hand Auditorium recently purchased by the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference was seeing its first evange- listic series in Canada. It is thought that perhaps this series of meetings was the first such to be held in an Airatorium in Canada. In preparation for the meetings the Hazel Dell Church members assisted by members from Canora and Endeavour visited the homes of the community covering the area as far as a twenty-mile radius. In the first such visit one of the Amazing Facts tracts was left in the homes. Then three weeks later, just be- fore the meetings began, a second of these tracts was left with those visited as well as a handbill advertising the com- ing meetings. Each family was then en- couraged to attend. Pastor Roy Jamieson, local district pastor, was the speaker for the crusade and was assisted in this by Pastor Jim Burgess from Prince Albert. On three Sunday afternoons Pastor Stan Gallant came from Yorkton and presented a mes- sage in Ukrainian. Miss Lorna Tkachuk from Erickson, Manitoba, presently at- It was a pleasant experience, indeed, to be at the local airport to welcome Pastor Lloyd Janzen and his two sons, Bradly and Byron, who flew in from tending Kingsway College was a much appreciated member of the team as she provided inspiring music in song, as well as with her accordian. She also assisted in the follow-up home visitation. Cold and wet weather hampered the attendance at first and discouraged some from returning. By the last week of the series heat was provided with the help of a large propane tank of Brother Tom Skoretz who assisted in the meetings in many ways. At present Pastor Jamieson is working with those, who by their attendance, have shown interest in God's last message to mankind. PASTOR JIM BURGESS Prince Albert of Saskatoon to take the Sabbath service at the Nipawin Church. We certainly live in a wonderful age. (Continued on page 370) VoL. 38, No. 19, OCTOBER 6, 1969 � 367 BRANSON HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING GRADUATING CLASS — 1969 Left to right: Betty Giang, Merle Jacobs, Marianna Gobits, Joan Dickson, Janet Kiely, Karen King, Lilla Potter, Lorna Hack, Bonnie Anderson, Sharon Dyck, Faye Wilson-Hougaz, Lorene Johnson, Nancy Bothe, Sharon Rudolph, Ann Exner, Beverly Matiko, Shirley Lam, Annabelle Ostrem, JoAnn McKinstry. Not pictured: Dalisay Oreste Meinecke. Class Valedictorian Bonnie Anderson stated appreciation that the way in which nursing is organized today relieves the nurse of many cleaning operations and allows her to spend time talking with her patients, recognizing fears, anticipating needs and providing explanations to prevent misunderstanding. "We have been presented with many of the problems of society and given tools with which to help work them out," she said. 368 Bonnie Anderson, Valedictorian CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER Elder W. R. L. Scragg Associate Secretary General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists THE ADMINISTRATION "Congratulations, Graduating Class! . . . The potential of your contribution to the society in which you live and work can be ever-expanding as you help to meet the needs of that society." Miss Myrna Huenergardt Director Branson Hospital School of Nursing Elder A. George Rodgers Administrator North York Branson Hospital EXCERPTS FROM GRADUATION ADDRESSES "The objects of your care are captives in the prison house of pain," were the words of Elder Ward Hill, Instructor at Kingsway College, as he addressed himself to the graduating students at the Branson Hospital School of Nursing Consecration Service on Friday, September 12. He stated that the affliction of pain is not an act of God as many suppose, for God is grieved by human suffering. He enumerated many ways in which a person suffers pain. "Pain keeps one from being too satisfied with the world," he said. Pastor John Corban, chaplain of North York Branson Hospital, was particularly pleased that he could speak on the motto, "To Bridge the Gap between Humanity and Christ." A knowledge of feelings of futility had been impressed on him particularly this summer, as he has been attending a special study session at the Mental Health Clinic in Toronto. On one wall of a ward there, he observed many inscriptions. One read, "I know you don't understand me now. I don't expect you ever will, but I only wish you did know." In a scrapbook, another patient had written, "I feel like a blind person in a totally dark room, looking for a black cat." "These are expressions of futility," Pastor Corban said, "yet they show a longing for someone to understand, to care and to help." Training as a nurse helps the graduate bridge the gap between herself and her patient, then between her patient and God. The Commencement address was presented on Sunday afternoon by Elder W. R. L. Scragg, associate secretary of the Ra- dio and Television Department of the General Conference. Elder Scragg pointed out that the worst gap of all is the sin gap, which separates the human being from God and which seems to grow wider as the years go on. He spoke of the computerization of the age in which we are living but stressed the fact that there will always be the necessity of the human element in the practice of nursing. When Jesus was in the world He was the light of the world, and so the Christian nurse must impart the light and love of Christ to suffering mankind, were his closing thoughts. AWARDS Jessie McCrae Nursing Scholarship — Joan Dickson Citizenship — Bonnie Anderson Proficiency in Medical Nursing — Nancy Bothe Proficiency in Mother and Infant Nursing — Bonnie Anderson Proficiency in Surgical Nursing — Lilla Potter Professional Development — Ann Exner and Lorna Hack Vol.. 38, No. 19, OCTOBER 6, 1969 � 369 41"LY MEETING SUNDAY TUESDAY INOBLEAHAND (RU � •( SAD EVERYBODY WELCOME � !„t • Portable Crusade Chapel JET AGE — (Continued from p. 367) Pastor Janzen was in Sabbath School in Saskatoon, rushed home and got a bite to eat, boarded his plane and was in Nipawin, some 200 miles away, in 50 minutes. He took the church service in Nipawin, and was sent off into the air again by most of the church members who drove to the airport, in sufficient time to get him back to Saskatoon for an M.V. appointment later in the after- noon. Pastor Janzen is M.V. and Tern- Digging Deep perance Secretary for the Conference. Plans were confirmed to have Pastor Janzen take one of the Crusade meetings now in session in the city of Virden. JOHN W. POPOWICH Conference Evangelist Virden, pumping black gold (oil) out of the earth, is also digging deep into the riches of God's Word. The portable Bible-in-the-Hand Cru- sade — Evangelistic Chapel was set up on a choice lot in Virden, preparatory for a five-week crusade. Pastors Gallant, Godsoe, Pawly and Popowich enthusiastically prepared the chapel for the opening night of Septem- ber 7. At the submitting of this report, one week of meetings are past. The crusade team were thrilled to welcome forty non- member visitors to the meetings. Those associated with the Virden cru- sade are: Pastor and Mrs. John W. Popowich, Pastor Don Godsoe, Lorna Tkachuk, Brother and Sister C. Best and Gaylene Best. JOHN W. POPOWICH Conference Evangelist Alberta — President Kaytor Introduces New Workers for the Alberta Conference For Edmonton . . Heimo Heghesan, with his wife, Myrna, and son, Michael, age 4, arrived in Alberta the beginning of August, 1969, to commence his service as pastor of the Edmonton English Church and district. Brother Heghesan was born in Oulainen, Finland. He attended school at Toivonlinna, Finland, then came to Canada and continued his education at Kingsway College, Oshawa Business College, Canadian Union College and Andrews University. His first field of labour was Toronto where he served as pastor-evangelist for one year. Then followed three months of evangelism in Ottawa, and three years pastoring in South River, Ontario, where he also worked with Dr. Laing in medical evangelism. Sister Heghesan, formerly Myrna Coolen of Nova Scotia, attended Oshawa Missionary College and Branson Hospital School of Nursing and then served as nurse at Branson Hospital and as school nurse for a year at Canadian Union College. We know that, with their Christian fortitude and dedication to the cause of God, Brother and Sister Heghesan will do a good work for the Lord in this field. We welcome them into the working force of the Alberta Conference and pray that the Lord will richly bless their labours. Brother and Sister Heimo Heghesan. 370 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER For Medicine Hat . . . Brother and Sister Peter L. Parker and their two children, Trevor Stephen and Lorna Margaret. Brother Peter L. Parker is the new pastor in the Medicine Hat district, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the former pastor, Ben J. Kuhn. Brother and Sister Parker and their children, Lorna Margaret, age 16, and Trevor Stephen, age 13, come to us from Bangalore, India, where they had been serving as missionaries. Born in Bournemouth, England, Brother Parker received his Diploma of Theology at Newbold College, his B.A. in Religion at Atlantic Union College, and his M.A. in English at the University of Connecticut. He also did research in Religious Literature at the University of Poona. His service in denominational work consists of three years as a minister in England, then pastor-teacher in New- foundland, Church School teacher in Connecticut, Assistant Principal of St. For Calgary . . . Elder D. Douglas Devnich, the new pastor of the Calgary Central Church, was born in Viceroy, Saskatchewan. He received his B.Th. degree from Canadian Union College and his M.A. degree from Andrews University. In 1960-61 he taught Church School in Penticton, B.C. Following this he pastored the Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina Churches in Saskatchewan. From Regina he was called to serve as Minister of Youth in the La Sierra College Church in the Southeastern California Conference. It was while he was at the latter post that he accepted a call to return to Canada and be pastor of the Calgary Church. Sister Devnich, formerly Renetta Choban, was born in Saskatoon, Sas- katchewan. She attended Canadian Union College and holds the A.R.C.T. degree John's High School in Newfoundland, English Professor at Spicer College in Poona, Pastor and High School Principal at Narsapur High School in Andhra, and then as minister in Bangalore. Sister Parker (formerly Joan B. Moore) was born in Stalham, England. She at- tended Newbold College in England (graduating with a Diploma of Theology as Bible worker), and Atlantic Union College. She has served the cause as Bible worker in England, Church School teacher in Connecticut, Assisting Regis- trar at Spicer College in Poona, Princi- pal's secretary at Narsapur, and as Bible worker in Bangalore. We welcome the Parkers to our con- ference and our prayer is that they will find their labours for the Lord in the Medicine Hat district fruitful and satis- fying. Brother and Sister D. Douglas Devnich and their two children, Crystal and Paul. in music from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. The Devniches have two children, Crystal, age 51/2 , and Paul, age 2. Brother Devnich is a brother to Ray Devnich who is pastor of the Beauvallon and Vegreville districts, and also a brother to Leonard Devnich who is connected with the Christian Record Braille Foundation and resides at Lacombe, Alberta. We are happy that Brother and Sister Devnich have come to Calgary. We ex- tend a warm and cordial welcome to them as they join the ministerial staff of the Alberta Conference, and we pray that the Lord will richly bless their dedicated service as they shepherd the flock in the Calgary Church. For Peace River . . . Brother and Sister Lowell C. Cooper. Lowell Calvin Cooper, a native of Medicine Hat, Alberta, is beginning his ministerial internship in the Peace River district. He and Sister Cooper are residing at Fairview, Alberta. Brother Cooper completed his semin- ary course at Andrews University this year just prior to entering his field of labour. He had previously been a student at Canadian Union College where he received his high school and college education. Sister Cooper, formerly Rae Lee Figuhr, daughter of Elder R. A. Figuhr, former president of Canadian Union College, was born in Palo Alto, Cali- fornia. She attended Thunderbird Academy, La Sierra College, Columbia Union College, Canadian Union College and Pacific Union College. She received her secretarial certificate from Canadian Union College in 1966. She is interested in music and has three years of edu- cation towards a degree in this field. While at Andrews University with her husband, she did secretarial work for the Public Relations department of the University. We extend a warm welcome to Brother and Sister Cooper to the working force of the Alberta Conference. Our prayer is that the Lord will richly bless their service in His vineyard with many souls for His kingdom. VOL. 38, No. 19, OCTOBER 6, 1969 � 371 Lacombe VBS Bonnie Collins with Children's Crafts at La- combe Vacation Bible School. The first Vacation Bible School in many years was conducted successfully in the J. S. McCormick High School in Lacombe August 11 to 21. Approximate- ly 54 children attended the school. The Vacation Bible School programme was directed by Mrs. John McKibbin and was assisted by a number of ladies of the Lacombe Church. On Wednesday, August 20 the parents were invited to a special programme presented by the children. This generated a lot of good will by the parents for this type of self- sacrificing labour by the Adventists. One mother offered her home for a Children's Story Hour this winter. SYLVIA COLLINS PR Secretary, Lacombe NOTE: ALL Vacation Bible Schools for the summer were briefly reported in the Sept. 22 MESSENGER. None had come in for Alberta so we have given the above as the final VBS report for this year.—Ed. British Cambia — Blaeberry Beacon Camp in Action On Sunday, August 10, we checked in 33 campers, mostly from the Golden and Revelstoke areas, a variety of boys and girls, ranging in ages from 9 to 15 years. Although we moved right into an ac- tive camp programme, some of the camp- ers saw nothing but mosquitoes, bore- dom, nothing exciting — no TV, no A & W, no confectioners, no Dairy Queen. It was grumble, grumble, grumble, that is — for about the first day or two. That attitude cannot last long at Blae- berry Beacon Camp! Every day was packed with interesting experiences, so by about the third day the campers were so charged with enthusiasm, that all the grumbling vanished. At 6:30 a.m. the bell in the tower would announce time to rise. In a few minutes all campers were dressed, washed, brushed, ready for prayer bands before flag raising. Then the unit on cook duty would hurry off to the cooking area to help with the breakfast. After break- fast and camp duties, and inspection, Pastor Homenchuk always had an in- teresting topic for Camp Council. This was followed by the main activities for the day, swim classes, pioneering, camp- craft, and cooking classes. After a hearty dinner, there was a little time for rest, to write letters, work on gimp, sign the guest book, and to visit with the pastor. The Hathaways had brought three canoes, and Grandma Hathaway her preparation for nature classes, so the afternoons never lacked for activity. We even squeezed in time for a few baseball games. In the eve- nings we also managed time for a game or two of capture the flag before the campfire. By the end of the week, the campers were proud of their achievements, and wished the camp could continue on and on and on. Pastor Homenchuk's camp- ing boys had completed their camperaft requirements, including a campout in native shelters by the river, and had built a big raft of logs. Ken Hathaway's boys had built a tall signal tower, and we had all gone huckleberry picking in the Selkirks. All the campers had had the experience of cooking pancakes over an open outdoor fire. They had learned to decipher secret Morse code messages, which led to hidden treasures each day. The nature groups had fine collections of insects and tree leaves. We had hiked over miles and miles of mountain trails (and bush without trails). Altogether the campers earned a total of 33 vocational honours. Sabbath was a happy day, with Sab- bath School and church services out of doors, a long nature hike in the after- noon, and campfire vespers to finish off the day. Our Saturday night wound up with a jolly hayride to the river where we had a campfire, roasted Vegelinks and marshmallows. Everyone went to bed tired but happy. As camp broke up Sunday morning, the happy campers all expressed their ap- preciation for the camp and their desire to come again next year. It is the sincere wish of the director and staff that each and every camper has progressed in their mental, physical, social and spiritual de- velopment for having attended Blaeberry Beacon Camp. BETTY BUNTING Chetwynd Baptism Chetwynd baptismal group with Pastor Myers. Paul and Wayne Sawchuk, Mark Laws, Jon Nichols, Martha and Jean Schollen- burg and Richy Laws all members of the Chetwynd Pathfinder's Club, directed by Sister Lorne Ganson and Sister Lyle Schollenburg, responded to the call of their Master Pathfinder and followed Him into the waters of baptism. What a thrill it was to see these young people coming up out of the cold waters of Big Lake with a warm glow in their hearts and faces set towards following this new and exciting path to the Kingdom. The witnessing of this event made such an impression on little two-year-old Steven Nicholson that he told his daddy that he was going to be baptized when he got big. God grant an ever widening of the circle until it reaches heaven's shore. Sabbath, August 30 was another first for the newly organized church of Chetwynd. PASTOR R. E. MYERS Former Okanagan Graduate Leaves for Ethiopia Miss Marilyn Pinder left for Van- couver on Monday, August 25, where she boarded another plane for Europe. She will fly to Amsterdam, Holland; Frankfort, Germany; and then on to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. There she will serve as Acting Director of Nursing in the Adventist Hospital, Empress Zauditu Memorial Hospital. She will be training native women in the profession of nurs- ing. Miss Pinder was born in British Col- umbia. She graduated from the Okanagan Academy when Eldon James-Veitch was principal. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Walla Walla College in Washington and majored in the field of nursing, and is now a Registered Nurse. Af Loma Linda University in Cali- fornia, she received her Master of 372 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER tODSSPECIAL BLESSING ACCOMPANIES MEN OF ACTION" Science degree in nursing. For three years she was an instructor in Nursing at the Adventist Hospital in Portland. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pinder and brother, Lorne, live in Rut- land. Her brother, Marvin, who is a grad- uate of Walla Walla College, will be teaching mathematics at the Okanagan Academy this year. Before coming home for a month's visit, Marilyn went to Andrews Univer- sity for a six-week course in Missionary Orientation. At a gathering of her friends in Copa Park, Mr. Eldon James-Veitch presented Marilyn with a small travel clock en- graved with the words, "From your friends at Home." Pastor Fred Wagner presented her with a small box of envel- opes, containing a gift of cash for her journey. Rutland-Winfield Eye-opener The Fruits of Literature Evangelism in British Columbia The photograph above was taken during the British Columbia Camp Meeting. Some Literature evangelists' names do not appear in the background because of picture width. Front row, left to right — Miss M. Edwards, Elder P. G. Biy, Elder 0. A. Botimer, Elder A. Lennox, Sister M. Chris- topherson. Back row, left to right — Sister D. Eckstadt, Brother C. Fergu son, Brother W. P. Obery, Brother Dan Basaraba, Brother Herb Unruh, Brother John Skoretz. The literature evangelists of the British Columbia Conference have won sixty souls to the Message as a result of their labours. Doubtless there are many others whose lives have also been enriched because a godly literature evangelist called at their home. There is really no way to calculate the good will and influ- ence of a born-again spirit-filled book- man. God's postmen do more than just sell books. They pray with people, often en- rolling them in a Bible Course or con- ducting a Bible study. The following list are the fruits of labour to date in 1969 from the British Columbia literature evangelists: Free literature distributed- 9,144, Bible Course Enrolments — 342, Bible Studies — 147, Those who are at- tending church or Sabbath School — 16, Former Seventh-day Adventists con- tacted — 7, Souls baptized this year — 4, Delivery of truth-filled literature to date — $62,423.38. "By their fruits ye shall know them" Matthew 7:20. THANKSGIVING Let us be thankful that there still is sunshine, that we still can glimpse the blue of the sky and in our onward way, continue to look up. Let us be thankful for friends with kindly smile and cheerful words and for a loving heavenly father. This is a time for grateful thanksgiving! Vol.. 38, No. 19, OCTOBER 6, 1969 � 373 Fire Prevention Week � Weddings In many areas of Canada and the United States Fire Prevention Week is being observed October 5 to 11. As President Nixon made the proclamation for this observance, he stated: "In an era when technological ad- vancement has brought to our Na- tion an almost unbelievable array of conveniences and comforts, we still are plagued by the hazard of man's oldest implement for self- preservation — fire. The potential dangers associated with fire still pre- sent a real threat to human life and property. "The present level of our annual fire losses — more than 12,000 lives and over $2 billion in property — is a measure of our failure to heed fire hazards and to -correct them. It is essential that every citizen recog- nize that such losses can be avoided, but only by personal involvement, determination, and a realization that fires need not occur." As this day draws to a close fire will have struck 1,510 homes, 23 schools, 10 churches, and 21 hospitals and nursing homes as well as various other occupan- cies. During this same time in our na- tion, loved ones will be mourning the loss of the 33 people who have died. It is possible that the home of some church member, or one of our schools or other institutions, may have been visited by this enemy. President Nixon further declared: "I urge that we, as a Nation and as individual citizens, assume a posi- tive approach to fire prevention through the support of community fire departments, State and local governments, the National Fire Pro- tection Association, business and civic group, and public organiza- tions that are trying to combat the senseless waste of human life and national resources." Has your approach to fire prevention been one of a positive character or a negative and passive one? It is never too late to start a new approach in your fire prevention activities. There are only three main causes of fire — men, women, and children. Does this include you? Make every week Fire Prevention Week! MELVIN V. HARRIS Loss Prevention Specialist General Conference Insurance Service On October 11 you can help keep the Voice of Prophecy Nite Owl on the air. NOTE: Due to further information it has been requested that the following wedding be re- printed. DAVIS — SCHAUERMANN Loine Schauermann of Champion, Alberta, and Glenn Davis of Oshawa, Ontario, ex- changed marriage vows in the Calgary Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, May 8, 1969. Mrs. Darlene Halladay, sister of the bride, served as matron-of-honour. Other bridal at- tendants were: Donna Fitzgibben, Judy Pear- son and Lynda Schauermann. Gary Lafoy, of Andrews University, attended the groom and Sharon Simmons, niece of the bride, served as flower girl. Violin selections were played by Jane Sanjenko of Calgary and Jerry King of Oshawa rendered a trumpet solo. The bride and groom have established their Christian home in Willowdale. Ontario, where the bride is serving as a registered nurse at North York Branson Hospital and the groom is studying at York University. ARNOLD N. WHITE PIPER — COON Hadyn K. Piper and Jayne E. Coon were married at Ketchikan, Alaska on September 7 by Pastor Harold K. Dawson assisted by the groom's father, Dr. Athol V. Piper, a former minister in New Zealand and now an M.D. in Vancouver, B.C. The pride's parents are Jay and Stella (Smith) Coon of Ketchikan. The n'wlyweds will make their home at College Place where Hadyn is a student at Walla Walla College. BURGHARDT - RUDYK Keith David Burghardt and Verna Rose Rudyk were united in marriage and pledged loving faithfulness to each other. Sunday after- noon, August 10, 1969, at the Beauvallon Church. At the lovely reception, over 350 happy guests and relatives gathered to share in the joy with parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rudyk, and to extend congratulations to the happy couple. A delightful meal was served during which time an enjoyable programme was presented under the direction of Pastor Ray Devnich as Master of Ceremonies. Keith and Verna will both graduate next year at Union College — Keith as music teacher, and Verna as social worker, after which they plan on entering denominational work. Many beautiful gifts were received by the young couple, but the greatest of all was the blessing, joy, peace, and depth of love that came to them as a result of a union in God's approved way. PASTOR R. SKORETZ JENNE - MORGAN Wess Jenne and Joanne Morgan were mar- ried in the Cr'lleee Park Seventh-day Adventist Church on March 22, 1969. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Morgan, Osh- awa, Ontario. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jenne, Sr., Caledonia, On- tario. David Jarvis was best man, Sandra Kopp was maid of honour, Judy Villeneuve was the bridesmaid, and Shelley Villeneuve and Julie Kopp were flower girls. Royce Glanzer sang "0 Perfect Love" and "The Lord's Prayer." We wish Wess and Joanne God's blessing as they make their home at 1393 King Street East in Oshawa. PHILIP MOORES (Above anouncement received in editorial office, Sept. 8.) TAYLOR — SULZLE On June 30 in the Rutland Seventh-day Adventist Church Wendy Sulzle and Keith Taylor were united in marriage. Before many relatives and friends they took those vows that establish a Christian home. The bride was attended by Corienne Grabo maid of honour and the groom by his brother Ken Taylor as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony Wayne Leiske sang "The Wedding Prayer." A reception for the guests was held in the Rut- land Centennial Hall. Alfred Grabo was master of ceremonies. Following their wedding trip the new home will be established in Rutland. We wish them God's richest blessing as they go forward in life together. W. W. ROGERS McLEOD - DAWES Donovan Bruce McLeod of Kitwanga, B.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McLeod of Oshawa, Ontario, and Lorna Sherene Dawes of Butte, Montana, daughter of Elder and Mrs. H. E. Dawes, were united in marriage in the Conrad Hall Chapel, of Walla Walla College, College Place, Washington, on August 10. Elder Dawes gave his daughter away and per- formed the ceremony. The couple plan to make their home in Kitwanga, B.C. for the present. Their plans are to continue their education at Canadian Union College next year. May the Lord richly bless this new Christian home. Elder and Mrs. Dawes laboured in the B.C. Conference from 1946-1954. H. E. DAWES DIAMOND - WOLF Adrian College Chapel at Adrian, Michigan on Sunday, August 17, 1969 was the scene of the wedding of Adolphus Diamond, and Jane Wolf. Officiating was the brother-in-law of the bride, Elder Herbert Lohr of the Bible Depart- ment of Cedar Lake Academy, assisted by the writer. The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wolf, of Onsted, Michigan. Attending the bride were: Miss Judy Lech- leitner, St. Joseph, Michigan, Mrs. Judy Wolf, Tecumseh, Michigan and Mrs. Beverly Trader. The groomsmen were: William Jamieson, Tor- onto, Ontario, Mel Djkowich, Andrews Univer- sity and Andy Mustard, Andrews University. Caring for the ushering were, David Wolf, the bride's brother and her nephew, Keith Water- brook of Hinsdale, Illinois. Little Heather Wolf did the honours as flower girl, while four-year- old Chris Lane carried the Bible. The bride's brother Jack, sang "The Prayer Perfect", preceded by "Whither Thou Goest", sung by Mrs. C. Wessman. A fitting reception followed in the College Dining Hall. Mr. and Mrs. A. Diamond will make their home in Edmonton, Alberta, where brother Diamond will teach at the Coralwood Academy. Mrs. Diamond is an R.N., a graduate of Hins- dale Sanitarium. It is the prayer of the writer, joined by their many friends, that God will richly bless this new Christian home. CARL C. WESSMAN, Pastor Lethbridge S.D.A. Church YANKE - SHIPOWICK A lovely candlelight service was the setting in the Yorkton Seventh-day Adventist Church Sunday, June 29, 1969, when Darlene Faith Shipowick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shipowick, and Dallas Dan Yanke, son of Mrs. Yanke, pledged their love and loyalty to each other. The bridal attendants were: matron of honour — Rosemarie Schmidt, the bride's aunt; Sally Yanke, sister of the groom; Dianne Yanke, Grace Weinmaster, Evelyn Babyk, friends of the bride, and Sherry Kolebaba, cousin of the bride. June Shipowick, cousin of the bride, and Grant Halerovitch were candle- bearers. The best man was Ralph Schmidt, the bride's uncle; and groomsmen were Barry Shipowick, brother of the bride; Terry Philip, Dwayne Stevens, Don Walsh, friends of the groom, and David Shipowick, the bride's cousin. Mrs. N. Matiko was the organist, and Larry Shipowick, the bride's cousin, was the pianist. As the bride and groom waited at the altar, Elder N. Matiko sang "Blessings and Happi- ness." Pastor S. Gallant invoked God's blessing on the new home about to be established. Elder J. W. Popowich and Elder Matiko sang "The Wedding Prayer." The writer, who is the bride's uncle, performed the nuptial ties. Following the wedding ceremony a joyous reception and banquet was held for 300 guests in the spacious new auditorium adjoining the Yorkton church school. After the banquet the guests were entertained with a delightful pro- gramme, with Dr. Larry Shipowick, uncle of the bride, acting as master of ceremonies. Mrs. Yanke will continue her work in Sas- katoon as a secretary of the Manitoba- Saskatchewan Conference, while Mr. Yanke will complete his studies in business admini- stration. May this union have God's blessing, is our prayer. PASTOR V. SHIPOWICK PELLEY - BARBOUR Baxter Joseph Pelley and Judith Ann Barbour were married in the Galt Seventh-day Advent- ist Church June 19, 1969. Pastor M. Westrate sang "The Lord Is My Shepherd" before the young people exchanged vows. Baxter and Judith plan to have a Christian home in Hespeler, Ontario. PHILIP MOORES 374 � CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER OBITUARIES KWIATKOUSKI — Brother William Kwiat- kouski was born in 1884 in Golicia Province, Austria, and passed to his rest July 14, 1969. He was in his 85th year. Brother Kwiatkouski received his education, and was married, in Austria. He came to Fort William, Ontario, with his bride, the former Veronica Nagrodski, who predeceased him on May 8, 1969. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Rudolph, of Toronto; two daughters, Miss Josephine at home, and Ledwika (Mrs. M. Kondakow) of Port Arthur and four grand- children. Brother Kwiatkouski united with the Seventh- day Adventist Church May 19, 1935. He was faithful to the Word of God and followed Christ until death called him to rest. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor F. C. J. Pearse at Jenkin's Funeral Home, and interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. PASTOR V. SHIPOWICK WILSON — Mr. Mathias Edward Wilson passed to his rest in Toronto on August 19 at the age of sixty-five. Brother Wilson had been a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Church for some years. Only weeks before his death he had moved to Oshawa, and later to the Toronto area. As we laid him to rest at Bellingham, the home of his early childhood, we rejoiced in the knowledge that there had been that moment in his life when he had accepted Christ as his personal Saviour, and had turned his back on the world to walk in the path that leads to the heavenly home. We look forward to the day when our Saviour returns to call His sleeping saints to eternal life. PASTOR F. C. J. PEARSE GIVEN—Mr. John Given was born December 16, 1896 in Scotland, and passed to his rest on March 24, 1969 at the age of 72. Mr. Given, at one time a member of the Salvation Army, later accepted the Advent Message and joined the remnant people. He was a member of the Windsor, Paris, and London Churches respectively. In London, Mr. Given served his Lord in several capacities, and especially aiding in transportation for the Dorcas Society. His wife and church friends miss him great- ly, but having the Advent Hope, await the great resurrection morning when those who trust in Jesus will be clothed with immortality. PASTOR R. SKORETZ TRELENBERG — Mrs. Ella E. Trelenberg of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, was born in Fenwood, Saskatchewan, April 27, 1919, and passed away as the result of an accident on Friday, August 15, 1969. Last December Sister Trelenberg, along with her husband, John, and daughter, Judy, was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She experienced great joy in the knowledge that she had accepted Jesus fully, and this joy radiated to all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, John; two daughters, Mrs. D. (Brenda) Clearwater of Brandon and Judy at home; two sons, Robert of Yellowknife, N.W.T., and Monty of Portage and two grandchildren. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. B. (Olga) Wilkie of Oxford, New Jersey; two sisters, June of Cornado, California and May of Miami. Florida; and one brother, Walter of Oxford, New Jersey. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastors Samograd and Godsoe, in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Portage la Prairie. In the family plot in Hill- side Cemetery Sister Trelenberg awaits the call of her Saviour. May those who cherish her memory be ready for that glad day. LLOYD E. JANZEN Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference OWENS — Roscoe Owens was killed instantly in a logging accident at Whale Pass near Ketchikan. Alaska on September 3, 1969. Roscoe was born in Ketchikan 22 years ago in October to Roland and Sylvia (Romine) Owens. He attended Columbia Academy and Walla Walla College where he studied theology. He lived in British Columbia with his family for a number of years. Roscoe is survived by his parents, a sister, Irene; a brother, Foster and a brother, Roger who were living at Whale Pass at the time of the accident. Other survivors include a half brother, Brook Thickston, of Reading, Calif.; grandmother Stella Romine and Uncle Harry Romine of Ketchikan and Uncles Lloyd Owens of Battleground, Washington and Earl Smith of Sitka, Alaska. The funeral service and burial were conducted at Ketchikan. MERRYMAN — Grace Edith Merryman of Re- gina, Saskatchewan, was born April 29, 1893 near Mason City, Iowa. On the evening of September 1, 1969 she was struck by an auto- mobile and the following morning passed away as the result of injuries received in the accident. Sister Merryman joined the Sev- enth-day Adventist Church in Regina in 1967 and faithfully attended Sabbath services until her tragic death. Surviving Mrs. Merryman are a sister, Hazel and five children: John, Mary Hilts, Robert, Walter and Virginia MacAuley. Mrs. Merryman loved her Bible and spent much time reading. Favourite passages read from her well-marked Bible brought comfort to family and friends at the funeral service. C. S. COOPER, Pastor Regina KRAUSHAR — Theresa Mary Kraushar was born at Grass River, Manitoba, December 7, 1894, and passed away September 2, 1969, at Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1910 she was married to George Kraushar. They engaged in farming until retirement at Dugald, Manitoba. She had been an active member of the Winnipeg Eng- lish Church for 25 years. Surviving are her husband, George, four sons, four daughters, twenty grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service and interment were con- ducted by Elder R. H. Ferris at Green Acres Memorial Gardens in Winnipeg. R. H. FERRIS Winnipeg English Church NEUFELD — Mrs. Anna Neufeld was born in Nebraska on January 17, 1878, and passed to her rest in Portland, Oregon, on June 19, 1969. In 1898 she married Jacob Neufeld. Most of their married life was spent in Waldheim, Sas- katchewan. They really knew what pioneering was like, having endured many hardships. Their last few years together were spent in Langley. and then Sidney. After the death of her husband in 1959, Mrs. Neufeld moved to Portland. The funeral was held in Portland and a graveside service in the Royal Oak Burial Park near Victoria. She rests beside her companion of many years, until the great resurrection morning. All her ten children left to mourn her pass- ing are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They are as follows: Don — Washing- ton, D.C.. associate editor of the Review and Herald; Henry — Milwaukee. Wisconsin: Ray- mond — a physician from Wildwood. Georgia; Catherine — Michigan; Esther — Minnesota: Nettie — Victoria. B.C.: and Viola. Mary, Eliza- beth, and Anna of Portland. (lree•on. H. C. WHITE. Pastor Sidney Church POWELL — Guy Charles Powell was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away in the Rest Haven Hospital on May 24, 1969. He was 85 years of age. As a young man he married Miss Elma Mills who predeceased him in 1955. Their married years were spent in Bowden. Alberta; Idaho; Olds, Alberta; Powell River, B.C.; and Sidney, B.C. In 1957 he married Mrs. Cora Copeland of Bowden. Left to mourn are his beloved wife, Cora in Sidney; Glen and Elmer of Sidney: Albert. Clarence. Ben. and Thomas of Victoria: Floyd of Kelowna: Ralph of 3ooke; and Harry of Portland, Oregon. The funeral service was held in the Rest Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church and in- terment was in the Colwood cemetery, where he awaits the call of the H. C. WHITE, Pastor Sidney Church BERGSTRAND — Aletta Hilda Iverson was born in Halden, Norway, on August 5, 1881, and passed to her rest in Waterville, Quebec, on April 7, 1969, in her eighty-eighth year. On May 2, 1908, she was married to Nathan- iel Bergstrand in Halden, Norway. In 1919 she became a member of the Seventh-day Advent- ist Church and was a faithful member until the day she died. The six daughters and two sons who mourn their loss are: Gertrude (Mrs. David Anderson) of Beaurepaire, Quebec, Sylvia, Mrs. Ed. Bron- son) of Beebe, Quebec, Arnstein of Hamilton, Ontario, Ruth (Mrs. Ted MacKinnon) of Water- ville, Quebec, Edith (Mrs. James Gardiner) of Scarborough, Ontario, Lily of Ormstown, Que- bec, Bargheld (Mrs. Arthur Smith) of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Albert of Waterville, Quebec. Funeral services were held in the Johnston Funeral Parlour at Lennoxville, Quebec, with Pastor A. Ramsay officiating. Sister Bergstrand was laid to rest in the North Hatley Cemetery to await the glorious resurrection morn and the call of the Lifegiver. J. H. WHALLEY 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." BY MAIL — Purchase license plates by mail. 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