Monday, November 14, 1977 / Volume 77, Number 20 / Angwin, California / Official Organ of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Freedom of Religion House of Representatives Approves Amendment In a precedent-setting decision, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved by a 400-7 vote to add a Freedom of Religion Amendment to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Congressman Bob Stump CHAZ) telephoned John V. Stevens with the good news immediately upon its passage. Sponsored by well-known labor supporter, Congressman Frank Thompson, Jr. (D-NJ), H.R. 3384 extends the private health-care employees conscience provision across the entire NLRA. The NLRA has jurisdiction over all union contracts except public and interstate carriers who handle U.S. mail. The current limited law One-day Smoking Abstinence Slated Cigarette smokers everywhere are being asked to give up the habit for just one day on Thursday, November 17, the day of the “Great American Smokeout.” The single day of abstinence, pioneered in 1976 by the California Division of the American Cancer Society, will be observed nationwide this year. The drive is being led by confirmed smokers whose message is, in effect, “If we can do it, so can you.” Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. is this year’s chairman. A two-pack-a-day smoker, he admits that he has tried many times to quit permanently but hasn’t been able to stop. “I’m going to stay off cigarettes for a full 24 hours on Thursday, November 17,” he (Continued on page 8) Health Care Fellowships Available Fellowships in the field of health care are available through the Hospital Research and Educational Trust of Chicago, Illinois. Two Edwin L. Crosby Memorial Fellowships and 10 W. K. Kellogg Foundation Fellowships are available to persons “who display the breadth of vision and the sense of mission that distinguished both Dr. Crosby and Mr. Kellogg.” Candidates for the fellowships should submit specific proposals for problem-solving that are directed toward methods of identifying and achieving improvements in the organization and delivery of health care, that promise to have prac- makes provision for health care employees who are members of religious denominations, which have taught historically the doctrine of non-membership and non-financial support of labor organizations, to be employed without compromising their religious convictions on the labor union issue. Under provisions of the bill, those seeking exemption from agency shop requirements (agency shops are not legal in Arizona, Nevada and Utah except under limited federal jurisdiction) would be required to pay an amount equivalent to initiation fees and periodic dues to a non-union, non-religious charity. Proof of such payment would be required as a condition of employment, and failing to do so would bring termination. The Church believes the provisions of the bill are reasonable. The official legislative record states, “No longer will members of these religions or sects have to choose between their conscience or their jobs.” It will largely eliminate the “free-loader” charges that are Dick Jewett is director of "Lifeguard." tical and widely applicable results, and that can be carried out during a period of six months. The projects should relate to achieving improvements in the quality, availability, accessibility, effectiveness, and/or efficiency of health care, whether through the hospital or through related health care institutions and organizations. Fellows will be selected on the basis of: • The quality, the timeliness, and above all, the potential usefulness of the proposed project to the health care field; • Their background and potential as administrators of health (Continued on page 8) made at times by some unionized employees. A similar bill sponsored by John Erlenborn (R-IL), who sponsored the health care conscience provision, was heard in committee a year ago, with labor union spokesmen declining to testify in support of or in opposition to the bill. The General Conference Religious Liberty Department had been seeking the aid of Congressman Thompson, among others; and with U.S. Representatives Shirley Pettis (R-CA), Bob Stump (D-AZ), Don Clausen (R-CA), and Robert Duncan (D-OR) secured the favor of Thompson, who is looked upon as “Mr. Labor,” chief spokesman for labor union legislative interests. Having his as a sponsor was a key reason for the bill’s passage. Many members of Congress would simply say, “Well, if Frank Thompson is sponsoring the bill, then you can count on my support.” (Continued on page 7j Dick Jewett "Problem Solving" Is His Ministry Radio ministry, a not-so-new evangelistic outreach, is being approached from a unique direction in the San Francisco Bay Area. Elder Dick Jewett has been using his approach of problem solving/counseling on the air as a means of teaching other about Jesus Christ. “The program is simple. We just give people—especially young people—a chance to talk about their problems. Other talk programs are built around politics or personalities. But here, people can talk about things that bug them—and get help,” says Elder Jewett. “When you look at it, what did Christ do? You can sum it up by saying He helped others.” MORE GENERAL NEWS ON PAGES 7 & 8 INSPIRATION SR4S- "Money has great value, because it can do great good. In the hands of God's children it is food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, and clothing for the naked. It is a defense for the oppressed, and a means of help to the sick. But money is of no more value than sand, only as it is put to use in providing for the necessities of life, in blessing others, and advancing the cause of Christ." Christ's Object Lessons, 350 Discussing plans and progress of gaining support for H.R. 3384 are Congressman Don Clausen (R-CA)Z John V. Stevens, Sr., Congresswoman Shirley Pettis (R-CA), Claude Morgan, and Congressman Bob Stump (D-AZ). Elder Jewett began his ministry in Rochester, New York, in 1972 when he was pastor of the local Seventh-day Advent- (Continued on page 8) Elder Fernando Chaij, editor-in-chief of foreign publications at Pacific Press, has retired after 48 years of denominational employment spanning two continents. Reared and educated in Argentina, Fernando Chaij began his denominational career as a literature evangelist in 1929. After graduation from the Adventist college in Argentina and from the National Uni- Fernando Chaij Mb written THANKSGIVING SPECIAL versity of Buenos Aires as a professor of history, he was invited to serve as a professor at River Plate College, Entre Rios, Argentina. He later became academic dean and finally president of the college. Completing his doctoral dissertation in 1947, Elder Chaij did post-graduate study at the University of Maryland and the Adventist Seminary. In 1948 he returned to Argentina as editor-in-chief at the Buenos Aires Publishing House. While there, Elder Chaij edited the Spanish journals Vida Feliz and La Revista Adventista. Coming to Pacific Press in 1961, Elder Chaij has been editor-in-chief of the Spanish department and coordinator of the foreign language division. He has authored numerous magazine articles and a number of books which have been published in English and Spanish. His most recent book, Un Solo Camino (Only One Way), was published in 1975. El Centinela Editor Tulio N. Peverini has been named acting editor-in-chief. paeiFic union Elder Fernando Chaij Retires Have 2/oa 7/eazd? YOU MAY HAVE HEARD that the Conference expects at least 25 per cent of the assets remaining in an individual's estate to go toward the support of God's work when it assists in the writing of a Trust Agreement. I would clarify. When we are approached with the request for assistance in the preparation of a Trust we naturally assume the individual has the interest of the Lord's work uppermost in his thinking and that he purposes to return a fair portion to his Lord of that which has been lent him during his lifetime. We are convinced the Holy Spirit has spoken to this person and him that such a privilege has been made possible. Now, as far as the minimum of 25 per cent to the cause of God is concerned, all can appreciate that it does cost something for a trained staff to process the necessary instruments to meet the demands of state laws. Also, experience has taught us, that even though there may appear to be a large estate when the agreement is drawn, it is possible that at the time the Trust matures the assets can very well be depleted and nothing is left for the work of God or for family needs. Should any less than 25 per cent (the average has been approximately 44 per cent) of the net assets be offered by the individual it is felt by the conferences throughout North America that it would be unwise to be involved in this service. Should you have further questions do not hesitate to contact your Trust Services personnel. E. J. Royer, Director, Trust Services Natural Foods Instructors' Course Set for Soquel Since Ellen White, Graham, Kellogg, and Trail in the later 19th century, there has never been so much interest in cooking with fresh and wholesome fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts as there is today. In view of this, Central’s health services department has planned a Natural Foods Instructors’ Course, December 2-8, to be held on the Conference campground at Soquel. The course is designed to meet the needs of persons with various backgrounds. The beginner can gain training to con- Hanford, Armona Will Host Paul Bork Biblical archaeology will be the topic when Elder Paul Bork lectures in the Hanford and Armona areas November 18-20. Elder Bork is an associate professor in Pacific Union College’s religion department. The lecture-slide series will begin Friday at 7:30, at which time Elder Bork will tell about the expeditions which uncovered Gezer, the ancient Canaanite fortress. On Sabbath, the 11 a.m. worship service will focus on Daniel 12:4, “. . . and knowledge shall be increased.” Elder Bork LODGE FINISHED—1977 Central Bike-a-thon funds enabled exterior and interior remodeling of Wawona lodge. This new chalet ''face-lift'' blends the lodge in with Wawona's alpine-trimmed facilities. The Pacific Union Recorder is the official newspaper of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is published weekly, 50 times a year, at Angwin, California 94508. Editorial office is at 2686 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, California 91361. Printed at Pacific Union College Press. Second-class postage is paid at Angwin, California. All stories, advertisements, obituaries, inquiries, etc., go to local conference "Recorder coordinator." All other questions should be sent to 2686 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, California 91361. Subscription Rate: No charge to Adventist members of Pacific Union Conference churches. Three dollars and 50 cents per year to others. EDITOR ...............Shirley Burton ASSISTANT EDITORS ... E. Amundson, MANAGING EDITOR . .Glen Robinson S. Bietz, C. Sandefur, M. White CONFERENCE COORDINATORS COLLEGE CORRESPONDENTS Paul Nystrom ................Arizona Bonnie Dwyer, LLU-La Sierra Campus W. C. Webb ........Central California Jim Aldred........Pacific Union College Sharon Jen ............ Hawaii CIRCULATION ....................Merle Sather Gwen Schlotter ........Nevada-Utah Claudia Randolph, Northern California POSTMASTER: All returns should be S. A. Yakush, Southeastern California sent to Pacific Union Recorder, Box 36, Roy Naden .......Southern California Angwin, California 94508. Please Note: The Pacific Union Recorder does not accept responsibility for categorical or typographical errors. duct his first cooking school. Seasoned instructors will receive updated nutrition information. Individuals who just want to learn more about nutrition are also welcome. Some of the denomination’s finest instructors will make this one of the most comprehensive nutrition courses ever offered outside a university campus, according to Health Services Director Stoy Proctor and Associate Director John A. Scharffenberg, MD. Films will be shown and new recipe collections will be made will use archaeology to illuminate “the time of the end.” At 3:30 p.m., the topic “With Abraham, from Ur to Haran” will be presented. The Friday evening and Sabbath meetings will be in the Hanford Adventist church, 900 North Redington Street. On Sunday, the Central California Gem Pals will host Elder Bork at Armona Union Academy, following a potluck dinner at 12:30. Elder Bork will speak at 2 p.m. His subject will be “The Fall of Masada—Herod’s Fortress.” available. Simple language will be used to explore relevant topics, such as fiber, diseases related to poor nutrition, additives, food preservation, and mega-vitamin usage. Also discussed will be no-oil diets, saturated versus polyunsaturated fats, economy, food combinations, toxic substances in foods, cheese, baking powder, gelatin, milk and eggs and spices. How to interpret scientific literature, canning and freezing without sugar, and drying foods will also be explored. Advance registration is required because of limited space. Send your advance registration fee of $15 to Department of Health Services, Box 580, San Jose, CA 95106. Other charges will include materials, cabins ($2 per bed per night) or RV space ($3 per night), meals ($2 each). For additional information phone (408) 297-1584. Service To Commemorate Ellen White's Birthday Adventists of Central and Northern are invited to share in a special service Sabbath, November 26, marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ellen G. White. Termed “The Ellen G. White Sesquicentennial: a Service of Thanksgiving for the Gift of the Spirit of Prophecy to the Church Today,” the conclave will be held at the Mountain View Central Adventist church, 1425 Springer Road. The service will begin at 3:30 p.m. Author-researcher Ron Graybill from the Ellen G. White Estate at the General Conference in Washington will deliver the principal address. Other participants in the thanksgiving service will include: • Ernest Lloyd, longtime editor and writer. In an interview to be conducted by Pacific Union College Religion Professor Roger Coon, Elder Lloyd will recall “The Ellen White I Knew.” • Charles White, new pastor of the Auburn (Washington) Church. A great-grandson of Mrs. White, the young minister will discuss “The Ellen White I Know.” • LeRoy Leiske, new general manager of Pacific Press. • Harold E. Nembhard, pastor of Oakland’s Market Street Church. A FIVE-DAY PLAN to ' Stop Smoking will be offered November 14-18, 7:30 p.m., at the Los Gatos church, 57 Broadway. This is one of several better living programs that will be offered. A small fee will be charged for supplies. we rejoice with • Karen Bondonno, a member of the Mountain View Central Church. • Musicians Norman and Diane Bernal of Pacific Union College, Pianist Aileen James of Stanford University, and Organist Richard Randolph of DeAnza College. • Darold Retzer, pastor of the Sunnyvale Church. ASDAN FAMILY WINTER RETREAT December 9-11—Camp Wawona Speakers: Elder Stoy Proctor, Director of Health Services, Central California Conference Dr. Joyce Hoppe, Loma Linda University School of Health Instructor and Course Title: Dr. Ruth White, General Conference Health Department, will present a continuing education credit course called "Patient Teaching with an Impact." Credit: Eight hours continuing education credit Fees: Tuition $15 ASDAN members $20 Non-members Lodging: $3.18 per night per person depending on facilities chosen Meals: $2.00 per meal Families Note: Family activities are planned for Saturday night. Mail application to: Darlene Lainchbury, 255 W. Amber Way, Hanford, CA 93230 Application for ASDAN Family Winter Retreat, Dec. 9-11 Name No. in Party-------------------------------------------- Ad d ress---------------------------------------------------- City State Zip Social Security Number____________-__RN License No----------- Ellen Gould Harmon was born November 26, 1827, near Gorham, Maine. She died July 16, 1915, at “Elmshaven,” her home in Deer Park, California. The sesquicentennial service of thanksgiving is sponsored by the ministers of the Peninsula churches. The program committee includes Richard Lee Fenn (Palo Alto), area coordinator; Darold Retzer (Sunnyvale), and Charles White (formerly pastor of the Cambrian Park Church). 2 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER / NOVEMBER 14, 1977 E. J. Royer paciFic union PFrrwsi. He is great who inspires others to think for themselves. Elbert Hubbard STANDING IN THE FRAMEWORK of another cabin being constructed at Leoni Meadows are: Conference Youth Director Dan Savino, Camino Pastor Don Winger, Camp Ranger Joe Dorchuck, and Paul DeBooy and Harry Garlick of the Union Youth Department. Paul DeBooy stressed to the group the importance of summer camping for youth. Their meeting at Leoni Meadows centered around plans for next summer's camping there. Your help through the One Percent Plan for financing and volunteer labor is vital to the entire camping program. All camping and programming previously held at Pinecrest will be conducted at Leoni Meadows beginning in the summer of 1978. Aeoni 'Meadow. Update VOLUNTEER LABOR SCHEDULE—NOVEMBER 20-25 Church members from: Hayward, Corning, Tracy, Calistoga, Galt, Yreka, San Andreas, Oroville. Ski Camp Is Set for December Good news, skiers! There will be a Ski Camp on December 26-30 at Sierra Pines Baptist Camp, formerly known as Pinecrest Camp. Make your plans now to take your whole family and all your ski gear to the mountains, and join the group at our annual Ski Camp. No one under age 14 unless with parents, please. Registration will begin on Monday, December 26, at 4 p.m. The Ski Camp will end on Friday, December 30, following breakfast and devotional. Sierra Ski Ranch, Heavenly Valley and Kirkwood are not far away, and there are several PARADISE AREA HOLIDAY BOOK SALE Please note the change in time: Date: Sunday, December 4 Place: Paradise Junior Acad. Time: 2-7 p.m. Sacramento Central Schedules Water Seminar On November 30 to December 3, a Water Seminar will be held at the Sacramento Central church in the Camellia Room, 6045 Camellia Avenue, Sacramento. To be conducted by Charles Thomas, associate professor, School of Health, Loma Linda Lodi Academy Annual PTO Fall Benefit Presents UNE SOIREE ENCHANTEE A PARIS (An Enchanted Night in Paris) Date: Sunday, December 4 Time: 5:30 p.m. CANDLELIGHT DINNER AND MUSICAL PROGRAM with Jay Baldwin, Tenor Gordon DeLeon, Pianist Admission: $3.75 Per Person Place: Lodi Academy Auditorium 1230 S. Central Lodi, CA 95240 Tickets available by writing or calling Lodi Academy, (209) 368-2781 other ski lodges nearby. Bring your own equipment, and pay your own lift fees. The Ski Camp fee will be $40 per person (no reduction for part-time attendance). Fee does not include ski-lift tickets, equipment rentals, or transportation. We will have evening campfires, ski films, Christian fellowship, devotionals, 12 delicious meals plus sack lunches and four nights of lodging. Right now circle December 26-30 on your calendar—and think snow! Daniel A. Savino, Director Youth Department A Musical Potpourri Presented by THE LODIAN SINGERS Saturday - November 19 Sunday - November 20 6 p.m.* and 7 p.m.** *Dinner and Concert Lodi Academy Gymnasium 1230 S. Central Lodi, CA 95240 $3 - Grades 7 - Adult $2 - Grades 6 and under **Concert Only $1.50 - Grades 7 - Adult $1.00 - Grades 6 and under Healdsburg Is Cooking School Site Healdsburg was the site of a community vegetarian cooking school recently, conducted by Elder Charles Edwards of the Conference health services department, and assisted by Mildred Clark, Sue Alexander, Elaine Privat and Vivian Hassell. Elder Edwards combined nutritional information, demonstrations, recipes and humor in a way that pleased and interested the 52 persons attending. A light supper was served at the beginning of each session Standing above are some of the 31 individuals who took their stand during the Klim evangelistic meetings held at the Appian Way church recently. Elder John Klim is standing on the back row, third from the left, with Appian Way Pastor Frank Michaelson. University, the seminar will be sponsored by the lay activities department of the church. The seminar’s purpose is to help others maintain healthy lives through the skillful use of nature’s simple remedies, especially water. Though the course is not designed to encourage Officials of St. Helena Hospital and Health Center have announced receipt of a Certificate of Exemption from the California Department of Health, clearing the way for construction of a new wing costing an estimated $6.1 million. ‘‘AB 4001, a bill passed in September of 1976, requires that a Certificate of Need be obtained by hospitals considering construction programs. “However, there are certain provisions in the new law for exemptions, especially for re- to demonstrate the tasty possibilities of vegetarian cuisine. When the classes concluded, those attending voted to meet monthly to learn in more detail the many aspects of healthful living. Wilmer Snyder, area vice-president of Versitron Industries, a firm catering vegetarian food on institutions, was guest speaker for the first meeting, November 10. He demonstrated a complete Thanksgiving dinner, complete with vegetarian turkey, dressing, low-calorie gravy and desserts, and several tasty potato and squash recipes. Susan Wilcox, Comm. Secy., Healdsburg HOME AND FAMILY SEMINAR Guest Speaker: William DeShay, Director Regional Affairs, Southern Dates: November 12-19 Time: 7:15 - Every Evening Emphasis: Family Life Place: Market Street Church 900 34th Street Oakland, CA 94608 Neighboring Churches Are Included! self-diagnosis or treatment of serious illness, it does emphasize the simple use of water to prevent sickness, disease, discomfort, and to preserve health. Demonstrations of water treatments including fomentations, hot and cold baths, heating compresses, cold mitten friction, ice massage, Russian steam baths, charcoal poultice, wet sheet pack, and steam inhalation will be presented. Four timely topics will be presented: November 30, 7 p.m. —How to Avoid the Common Cold; December 1, 7 p.m.—How to Deal with Pain; December 2, 7 p.m.—How to Cope with Stress, and December 3, 3 p.m. —Right and Wrong Uses of Water. There will be no charge for admission, but a freewill offering will be taken to cover expenses. Plan to attend, and bring a friend! PACIFIC UNION RECORDER / NOVEMBER 14, 1977 3 Hospital Plans a New Wing placement of existing buildings. Since we are replacing a structure built in 1922 which has outlived its usefulness, we fall into that category,” explains Clarence Miller, president of the hospital. The new structure will be a four-story, 45,000-square-foot building and will replace the Oakhurst wing of the hospital. It will house a new central power plant, ancillary services such as X-ray, laboratory, pharmacy, surgery, recovery room, physical therapy, electro-diagnostic services, respiratory therapy, as well as office space. Leaders from St. Helena, Calistoga, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Angwin and Pope Valley have formed a development committee, chaired by Robert Mondavi, president of Mondavi Winery, to raise $750,-000 for the project. “The Development Committee is a group of concerned citizens from our communities working to marshall community resources behind St. Helena Hospital and Health Center,” commented Miller. Demolition of the Oakhurst wing will occur later this fall and construction is scheduled to begin in early 1978. Groundbreaking has been tentatively set for December 7, 1977. Thirty-one individuals took their stand in response to the call Elder John Klim made at the close of the meetings held in the new Appian Way church in El Sobrante. This congregation was formerly known as the Richmond Church. Sixteen of those making decisions have been baptized, and it is anticipated others will join before long. Elder Klim and his wife Ellen expressed appreciation for the support the church members gave during the meetings. This contributed greatly to their success. The church members looked Meetings Close at E! Sobrante forward to these meetings as far back as three years ago when they began their building project. The Appian Way Church is looking forward to future evangelism to be held in their lovely new sanctuary. Update . . . from the president Northridge Says Goodbye to Their Former Pastor After a seven-year ministry, Elder Thomas Nickum gave a farewell vesper service, October 29, in the Northridge sanctuary. A 19-year building program was brought to a successful conclusion during Elder Nick-urn’s term at Northridge. A $9,000 gift to the building fund by Mr. and Mrs. Torsten Larson, their entire retirement severance, was the stimulus that led to a wave of sacrificial giving that made the church building possible. Southern California Conference Harold L. Calkins, president; Lorenzo Paytee, secretary; Antonio Arteaga, associate secretary; R. L. Walden, treasurer; (Box 969) 1535 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, California 91209. Phone (213) 240-6250. Wills, trust agreements and annuities should be made in favor of the legal association rather than the conference. For more information, write to Leonard Gaspie, director, at the above address. Elder T. A. Nickum (right) stands with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Geller. A total of eight persons were baptized in the sanctuary while it was still under construction. Northridge Pastor T. A. Nickum and Russell Seller, building chairman for the Northridge Church, are shown at the ground breaking of the new sanctuary. Sabbath School Rally Set Good things will happen in your Sabbath school—if you want them to. Here's your opportunity to plan and prepare. GOOD TIME—Sabbath, November 19, 2:45-5 p.m.; White Memorial Church. TOP TEAM—You and God—that's the combination. The rally is for all Sabbath school officers and teachers presently serving and planning to serve in 1978, plus pastors, Bible instructors, and others interested in making the Sabbath school "the most effectual means of winning souls to Christ." TOP TALENT—Look at the schedule below, then choose your meeting. Superintendents—Elder Howard Rampton, General Conference Senior and Youth Teachers—Elder A. Graham Maxwell, Loma Linda University Investment Secretaries—Elder James Hardin, Pacific Union Conference Secretaries—Elder Erling Calkins, Southern California Conference Youth Leaders—Pastor Ole Olesen, Bellflower Junior-Earliteen Leaders—Robert Chase, La Crescenta Junior-Earliteen Teachers—Elder H. D. Lawson, Southern California Conference Primary Leaders—Irene Martinson, White Memorial Primary Teachers—Katherine Weekley, Glendale Elementary Kindergarten Leaders—Virginia Larsen, White Memorial Kindergarten and Cradle Roll Leaders—Danette Davis Cradle Roll Leaders—Norma Jean Bell, East Los Angeles An appreciation gift will be given to each church having at least one person attending each of the above group meetings. A carton of visual aids will be given each Sabbath school organized during the past year. "All who engage in ministry are God's helping hand. They are co-workers with the angels; rather, they are the human agencies through whom the angels accomplish their mission. Angels speak through their voices, and work by their hands. And the human workers, co-operating with heavenly agencies, have the benefit of their education and experience. As a means of education, what 'university course' can equal this?" Education, 271 Hymnologist To Lecture on Hymnal November 19 Hymnologist Richard Hammond will be featured in a vesper service at 4 p.m., Sabbath, November 19, at the Pasadena church, 1280 East Washington Street. A member of the Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda, Mr. Hammond will discuss the great hymns of the church found in the Church Hymnal. The congregation will participate in a ‘‘hymn sing” to illustrate the points Mr. Hammond will make. One of his aims is to better acquaint Adventists with the messages in their Church Hymnal. ON SUNDAY, October 23, 160 eager friends stood in line for the physical fitness screening program sponsored by the Loma Linda University School of Health and the Rolling Hills Adventist Church. There was genuine enthusiasm and appreciation for this service on the part of the Church. Several individuals were referred to their physicians for care of conditions that they were not aware of. Health evangelism is proving an increasingly effective means of service to the community. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS began last week at Hollywood with Elder Roy Naden and at Van Nuys with Elder Don Doleman. THE RECENT ANNUAL COUNCIL session voted: 1. To accept the faith objective of 1,000 baptisms per day by the 1980 General Conference session. 2. To encourage each leader to set an example in soul winning. 3. To emphasize the soul-winning aspects of the pastor's role. 4. To emphasize the importance of the layman's role in soul winning. 5. To reaffirm that God's work will be finished only by the power of the Holy Spirit working through workers and laymen. 6. To accept the divine counsel regarding preparation to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is encouraging to know that the Spirit of God has laid a strong impression upon the leadership of the world Church to give priority to evangelism and the spiritual preparation needed to make evangelism effective. ANNUAL CONVOCATIONS were recently held: at Pomona at which Elder Richards and the King's Heralds Quartet presented an inspiring Sabbath morning service and the Brown Brothers, composed of about 16 Filipino brethren from the Central Filipino Church, stirred the congregation on Sabbath afternoon with their beautiful singing; at Lancaster The Voice of Prophecy group on Friday evening, Elder Heu-bach on Sabbath (with the Convocation Choir from Antelope Valley led by Mrs. Edmund Jones, and the One Way Singers) all made positive spiritual contributions to the success of this convocation. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ACTIONS—Elder Mike Blaine is the newly assigned pastor of the Santa Monica Church and started his service there November 1. Elder James Middleton has been assigned as associate pastor of the University Church. Pastor James Kyle, returning from Andrews University, will pastor the Delaware Avenue Church in Santa Monica. Richard Bernal, also returning from Andrews, will serve as an associate pastor at the Spanish-American Church beginning in mid-December, and Luis Garcia, presently associate pastor at Ditman Spanish Church, will go back to Andrews for his master of divinity training. Linda Carson has been employed on a student-missionary basis to work at the Fifty-fourth Street Church with Elder Robert Whitaker, the new pastor, and Arthur Leatores. THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE authorized a special study committee to review the needs tor Conference office expansion to house the growing work of the Adventist Book Center, the Association and expanded number of office personnel elected at the last constituency. All churches which were not previously assigned to elementary or academy constituencies were voted to be constituents of an elementary or secondary school. The Lake of the Woods Company requested permission to be organized as a full-fledged church, and this request was approved. Date of organization will be announced later. Study was given to the high insurance costs and it was voted to ask Elder Ray Norcliffe to serve as the loss control director of the Southern California Conference in order to reduce premiums on insurance policies. A revised budget for Newbury Park Adventist Academy was voted by the Conference Committee, and new guidelines for building fund appropriations were also approved. WE HAVE BEEN PRAYING for prime-time release of It Is Written on a major station in Los Angeles in preparation for a large It Is Written Revelation Seminar March 4 and 5, 1978. The Lord has answered these prayers beyond our expectations and provided two excellent prime-time openings. Now we are praying for funds to be able to take advantage to help sponsor this time. If God places a conviction in your heart to help in this way toward the finishing of God's work, please contact Elder Roy Naden, Elder George Vandeman or myself. Thank you for your prayers that God will move mightily in the salvation of souls through this excellent evangelistic outreach. 4 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER / NOVEMBER 14, 1977 White Memorial Plans Commemoration of E. G. White's Birthday Ellen G. White’s 150th birthday will be remembered and celebrated at the White Memorial church, 401 North State Street, Sabbath afternoon, November 26, at 4. Arthur White, secretary of the Ellen G. White Estate in Washington, D.C., will be present. Assisted by his brother, Frank White, and his sister, Grace White-Jacques, he will conduct a Question and Answer Forum. Pastor Euel H. Atchley extends a Conference-wide invitation. L€T I RING ■ THE HUMAN BODY is the temple of God. At the La Sierra Elementary School the students learn to care for the body to make the temple better fit for God's presence. Calexico Mission School Southeastern Has a Unique Mission us a Conference SABBATH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS First Quarter, 1978 All division leaders and teachers are urged to attend the workshop nearest you. Plans and ideas for the new quarter will be presented. Sunday, December 4, 9:30 a.m. Paradise Valley Church T7T7 E. Seventh Street National City, CA 92050 Monday, December 5, 7:00 p.m. Anaheim Church 900 S. Sunkist Street Anaheim, CA 92806 Sunday, December 11, 9:30 a.m. Loma Linda Campus Hill Church, 11057 Hill Drive Loma Linda, CA 92354 Monday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. Conference Office 9707 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92503 La Sierra Staff, Student Numbers Increase at Academy Staff and student numbers have increased at La Sierra Academy this year. Presently, the student enrollment is 370, 16 more than last year and the highest total in six years. Six additional teachers have replenished the faculty this year. Former Spanish teacher Sally Torres has become full-time vice-principal. Her teaching spot has been filled by Esther Ayala. Mrs. Ayala, who has a BA degree in Spanish and in English as a second language, has come from Glendale Academy New Spanish Church Organized On Sabbath, October 15, the San Ysidro Spanish Company was organized into a full-fledged church organization. Over 100 are on the lists of charter members for this new church, which started with a nucleus of 25 members a short time ago. Pastor R. E. Castillo led out in the afternoon’s activities. Present to officiate in the organization were Conference Elders Dale Beaulieu, Ernest Castillo and A. C. Cortez led out in formally organizing the church in San Ysidro. after 16 years of teaching experience. Florence Boodt is joining the staff as school counselor after the school’s lack of a counselor for a year. She brings a background of five years as dean of girls at Rio Lindo Adventist Academy and is currently completing an MA degree in counseling at Loma Linda University. Newly joining the math department is Marcia Smith from Huntsville, Alabama. Miss Smith has two years’ experience in teaching mathematics, Treasurer Dale Beaulieu, Union Spanish Coordinator Eliezer Benavides, and Conference Spanish Coordinator A. C. Cortez. Special music was presented by the San Diego Academy Choir, Mrs. J. Wells and the Ortiz Trio. Shortly the church will be breaking ground for their new sanctuary. The Southeastern California Conference stands unique among the conferences in the United States. It is unique for many reasons. Our location, the size of our population, the number of Seventh-day Adventists, and the various institutions "I am very, but very, very happy because my sister Eva this coming Saturday in the afternoon is going to get baptized." within the borders of the Conference all combine to make the Southeastern California Conference distinctive. It is also unique in that the Southeastern California Conference sponsors the Calexico Mission School as a mission outreach. It reaches across an international border, appealing to young people from the country of Mexico. It provides a and is currently working toward an MA degree in mathematics at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. Originally from France, Alain Mathey is filling a position as industrial arts teacher. Mr. Mathey recently completed student teaching with a five-year background in maintenance work. During the summer, he secured from various donors hundreds of dollars’ worth of tools and other equipment for the shop program. Among these items are three automobiles for use in the auto mechanics program. Randy Norton, who had lived in La Sierra from his earliest years, joins the teaching staff as boys’ PE coach. Mr. Norton graduated from Loma Linda University, La Sierra campus with a BS degree in physical education in 1976. Most students are already acquainted with him because of his participation in and support of intermural sport activities. A native of southern California, David Veglahn is filling a position in the English department. Mr. Veglahn received his BA in English and journalism from Loma Linda University. Last summer he completed work for an MA degree in education : option reading, from California State College, San Bernardino. "On everything upon the earth, from the loftiest tree of the forest to the lichen that clings to the rock, from the boundless ocean to the tiniest shell on the shore, they may behold the image and superscription of God." ED, 100 Student body and faculty at Calexico Mission School need your support November 26. mission school within our own territory. "And I don't care if I suffer, but I want to be with God when He comes/' Like most mission projects, it must be heavily subsidized by the churches in the Southeastern California Conference. The scores of young people who come across from the country of Mexico each day must receive additional subsidy because of the living standard, the devaluation of the peso, and the low income level of the families that are represented. On November 26 the members of the Southeastern California Conference will have a unique opportunity to support a unique project in a unique Homeland Company Is Organized On Sabbath, October 22, Conference Secretary Warren Heintz formally organized the Homeland group into an official company. The start of this company took place in February 1977 when over 20 members gathered at the Hemet church under the chairmanship of Elder Robert Cowan to discuss the formation of a company in the Homeland-Winchester area. The group was very fortunate to be able to rent the Homeland Assembly of God church for Sabbath services and Tuesday night prayer meetings. During the latter part of the summer, ministerial stu The Homeland Company meets in this attractive church on Route 74 each Sabbath and Tuesday. conference. We sincerely hope and pray that you will catch a vision of this mission within our own borders. We solicit a liberal, prayerful, sacrificial gift on the part of each member in our territory, counting our blessings that others who may not be as fortunate might have an opportunity to benefit, not only "Since I came to this school, I know more about God." from good education, but from a spiritual emphasis that the Seventh-day Adventist Mission School in Calexico offers. Many will be depending upon your support. W. D. Blehm, President Southeastern Calif. Conf. dents from Loma Linda University were also able to conduct evangelistic meetings in the church. On July 1, 1977, Pastor Percy Miles became pastor of the Homeland group and the Sun City Company. It was under his leadership that the new company was formed with over 45 members. Prior to the act of organization by Elder Heintz, Elder Robert Cowan gave the history of the Homeland Company. Special music for the occasion was brought by Berwyn Shakespeare. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Parker were present to play the organ and piano. PACIFIC UNION RECORDER / NOVEMBER 14, 1977 5 SOJTHE^-La 1 /TOZOIXPK Conference Executive Committee Fills Vacancies The Conference Executive Committee is normally elected by the constituency at the time of the constituency meeting. Between constituency meetings, vacancies on the committee are filled by the Executive Committee. Since last constituency meeting in Las Vegas several changes in the committee have taken place. The business man- Conference Staff Futchers Work for Conference Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Futcher, coming from the Pacific Northwest, have recently joined the staff of the Nevada-Utah Conference. Mr. Futcher takes care of the maintenance work at the conference office. His wife is serving as a part-time literature evangelist in the Reno area. These good folk began in the denominational literature evangelism program in 1949 in the Southern New England Conference. From there they went to the Upper Columbia Conference in 1963, and in 1970 moved to the Hawaiian Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Futcher worked as a colporteur team for 15 years and in those years sold more than $300,000 worth of our truth-filled books. They know of at least 109 baptisms that have resulted from the Salt Lake City Central Welcomes Noels The Lord has especially blessed Salt Lake City Central Church by the arrival of Henry J. Noel of Haiti, along with his wife Alourdes and their three small children. Mr. and Mrs. Noel recently were accepted into church fellowship and have been taking an active part in the work of Central Church, he as an elected church elder, and she with the children’s division of the Sabbath school. Born and reared in North Haiti, the Noels are doing well with the English language—a great contrast to their French-speaking heritage. In fact, Mr. ager of Monument Valley was elected a member of the Executive Committe, thus when P. A. Jorgensen left Monument Valley in response to a call to the Inter-American Division, his successor, Hal Ritz, was elected. There are three pastors on the Conference Committee, one from Utah, one from Nevada and one from California. Elder contacts they were privileged to make. The Futchers have two children, David and Elaine. We are happy to have these good folk as a part of our Conference work force. The benefits of their work is being seen in many different ways. We extend a warm welcome to them. A. G. Streifling Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Noel Noel received a master’s degree from Andrews University and is now working toward his doctorate in administration and foreign languages at the University of Utah. In order to assist the Noels financially, the University has appointed him an assistant professor in their language department while he pursues his studies toward the PhD degree. The Salt Lake City Central Church believes this family will be an asset to the work among the minorities of this area. N. S. McLeod, Pastor SLC Central Church Risk Management Service, will represent that area of church activities. The Pacific Union Conference will be represented by Elders James Hardin, Jim Cunnington, John Stevens, and Lloyd Wyman. We believe this meeting will be both inspirational and productive in the planning for a broadening program of soul winning. We encourage our constituency to pray for this gathering of the ministerial and office workers, so the day will be hastened when the work is finished. A. G. Streifling Urgently needed ^Medical Transcribers—Medical terminology and ability to type 55-60 wpm required. Day shift. For further information contact the White Memorial Medical Center, Personnel Dept., 1720 Brooklyn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033; (213) 269-9131, ext. 681. Staff Physicial Therapists and Certified Physical Therapy Assistants— Part-time positions available for weekend coverage. Day shift. Opportunity to work with a variety of acute and rehab patients. Contact Bill Hoomalu, RPT, PT Director, White Memorial Medical Center, 1720 Brooklyn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033; (213) 269-9131, ext. 692. RNs and LVNs—Positions open for all three shifts. Will train right person for neo-natal. Come see what we can offer you. White Memorial Medical Center, Personnel Dept., 1720 Brooklyn Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033; (213) 269-9131, ext. 681. Pacific Union College needs your help to update its Printing Laboratory. The need is great to obtain up-to-date machines to help in the training of printers for mission fields. We need a Compu-Writer II for the composition of type matter, and we also need an up-to-date duplicating machine. Please address your tax-deductible contributions, donations, or questions to Pacific Union College, Box 196, Angwin, CA 94508, or phone (707) 965-6309. Young men needed to train for mechanical repairs. No experience necessary. Call (714) 524-7945. Systems Analyst/Programmer position available. 2 years COBOL and RPG required. Prefer some systems analysis background. Submit resume immediately to Personnel Office, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA 94508. Departmental Secretary position available at Pacific Union College. One to three years of secretarial experience highly preferable. Must have proven skills and ability to work effectively with faculty and students. Submit resume immediately to Personnel Office, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA 94508. 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ARIZONA ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER 1977 HOLIDAY BOOK DISPLAYS November Paradise Valley (Coon) 6:30-7:30 p.m. 10 Camelback (Wolkwitz) 6:30-7:15, 9-10 p.m. 12 Kingman 10-12 noon 13 Lake Havasu City 2-4 p.m. 13 Parker 6-8 p.m. 13 Yuma 3-7 p.m. 14 Prescott (Coon Mtgs.) 6:30-7:30, 8:30-9 p.m. 19 Cottonwood 10-12 noon 20 Sedona 2-4 p.m. 20 Flagstaff 7-9 p.m. 20 Holbrook 3-6 p.m. 21 Show Low 8-9 p.m. 21 Payson 10-11 a.m. 22 Glendale 3-7:30 p.m. 30 December East Mesa 5:30-8 p.m. 3 Tucson (School) 9-12 noon 4 Nogales 3-5 p.m. 4 Patagonia 7-9 p.m. 4 Sierra Vista 3-7 p.m. 5 Safford (School) 3-7 p.m. 6 Phoenix Central 6-7:30 p.m. 8 Thunderbird Adventist Academy 9-12 noon 11 Wickenburg (Wolkwitz) 6:30-7:15, 9-10 p.m. 18 Ervin K. Thomsen joined the Arizona Conference in July, after completing doctor of ministry studies at the Adventist Theological Seminary, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He is pastoring the Tempe Church and district which includes Casa Grande. We are fortunate to have Elder and Mrs. Thomsen on our pastoral staff, coming with a background of experience and training. After graduation from Battle Creek Academy, he studied at Andrews University, completing both his BA and MA degrees, majoring in theology. He completed his master of divinity degree in 1967. “Preaching with Audio-Visuals” was his dissertation topic for the doctoral degree received in August, 1977. Elder Thomsen pastored and engaged in public evangelism in the Michigan Conference for 10 years. He is a skilled organist. Mrs. Thomsen, the former Carolyn Jean Scully, is a registered nurse. They are parents of six-year-old Yvonne. Elder Thomsen was born in Denmark and came to the United States as a youth with his parents. Elder Thomsen is a member of the Board of Directors of Tempe Community Hospital and is closely associated with the community outreach of our hospital. We know that God will continue to bless the Thomsens in their ministry; and we welcome them to Arizona. E. Frank Sherrill, President Arizona Conference. Ervin Thomsen To Present Spiritual Gifts Seminar Elder Ervin K. Thomsen, pastor of the Tempe Adventist Church, will direct a seminar on spiritual gifts at the Phoenix Central church on November 19 at 2:30 p.m. Topics to be covered during the 2^-hour broken-session afternoon will be: Learning about Spiritual Gifts, Discovering Your Spiritual Gift, and Using Your Spiritual Gift. Elder Thomsen will also speak during the morning worship service on “The Seven Last Words of the Church.” The Phoenix Central church is located at 821 West Flower. 6 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER / NOVEMBER 14, 1977 TJEL^CW-LTM-I. Ministerial field workers and the office staff will meet in Reno November 20-23 for the Fall Workers’ Meeting. Because the educational workers had a separate teachers’ institute, they will not meet at this time. Plans for broadening and expanding the work within the Conference will be discussed by the group as a whole. Elder George Knowles, lay activities director of the General Conference, and one of his associates, Elder Don Christman, will be here to represent the General Conference. Elder Arthur Mazat will represent the Pacific Press. Kimber Lan-try, of the General Conference Workers Will Meet November 20-23 Bulletin bo