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Monday, September 14, 1981 I Volume 81, Number 11 I Angwin, California I Official Organ of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Charting the course are Pastor LaVerne Tucker and the “flying nurse,” Dorothy Nelson. The 54th plane provided by The Quiet Hour is a Beechcraft Twin Bonanza. This one is for the Philippines. Mrs. Nelson will fly it between the islands as a medical missionary service.
Another Airplane Goes to Mission Service
Another mission airplane, the 54th, is being added to The Quiet Hour airforce. Pilot Ron Fowler left the Oakland airport for the 10,000-mile flight to Manila.
Many nations can boast about their aircraft and how they are used as fighters and bombers, but The Quiet Hour fleet is larger than some and used only for missionary and medical service.
The Beechcraft Twin Bonanza, the largest one ever to be donated, would now cost new nearly $250,000. A donation to The Quiet Hour, the plane was reconditioned at a cost of $60,000 to the
organization. The craft requires a 3,000-foot strip for landing and carries six.
“Flying Nurse’’ Dorothy Nelson R.N., now living in Cherry Valley, California, will pilot the craft among the islands of tribal people living in the southern Philippines. It will be part of Adventist Flights International Service based in Manila.
Pastor LaVerne Tucker, also a flyer, estimates that more than $1,250,000 has been contributed in the past 15 years for aircraft that have gone to South America, the South Pacific, the Far East, Africa and Central America.
Thirteenth Sabbath
September 26 Overflow Goes to Brazil
Three major projects will be encompassed by the forthcoming 13th Sabbath overflow offering for Brazil.
In the heart of the Amazon jungle, 120 miles from the nearest city of Atlamira, temporary wooden buildings have been put up to start a school. Of the 170 enrolled, 140 students are housed in the makeshift dormitories but determined to have an education. They are happy to be in the first Adventist Christian school to be erected for
A Carajas Indian boy near his village along the Araguaia River in the state of Goias, Brazil, stands where a new academy will be constructed for the many youth in the area who want and need Christian education.
their area. In addition to their studies, they are working on the farm of Agro-Industrial School in the Trans-Amazon region.
The second project concerns the rapid growth of work along the Trans-Amazon highway where membership is increasing so fast that there is a need for 150 new chapels! The South American Division also has plans for building a new evangelistic center in Fortaleza where there are few Protestants.
In South Brazil, too, there are more students than there are schools to accommodate them. Land has been purchased for a new school at Goias, and Santa Catarina has already begun construction of a second academy. The Goias school will educate the Carajas Indians who worship on the river island of Bananal.
While considering needs of education within the Pacific Union, the Church family will also reach out to Brazil on
September 26.
A Program for You
Are you interested in promoting a healthful Christian lifestyle?
Does your career limit the time available to take coursework at a university center?
A program has been designed with you in mind.
The Pacific Union Conference and Loma Linda University have united their resources to bring a Public Health degree program to you.
The off-campus Master of Public Health degree allows you to spend a minimal amount of time in classes while you continue with your career. Classes meet once a quarter for three days at two California locations, with no on-campus residency required.
For further information, contact Stoy Proctor
Pacific Union Conference (805) 497-9457
Haldeman/Beaven to Speak at Adventist Christian Seminars
Madelynn Haldeman and Winton Beaven are featured speakers for Adventist Christian seminars scheduled for next month at Camp Cedar Falls by the Southern California Conference.
Designed to give ideas to professional men and women, draftsmen, mechanics, business women, women in industry, single women, carpenters, plumbers, construction workers—all who take Christ’s name—on reaching their potential for Him, the Seminars are planned to give emphasis to Christian leadership in the home,
“The offering from the heart that loves, God delights to honor, giving it highest efficiency in service for Him. If we have given our hearts to Jesus, we also shall bring our gifts to Him. Our gold and silver, our most precious earthly possessions, our highest mental and spiritual endowments, will be freely devoted to Him who loved us, and gave Himself for us.”	Desire of Ages, 65
neighborhood, job and local church.
“Our homes need Christian husbands and fathers who are not ashamed to direct in the spiritual life of the family,’’ says Ora L. McLean, originator of the Adventist Men’s Organization (AMO) concept. “They also need the influence of both Christian mothers and single members in the Church family.”
An AMO seminar was first held in Nebraska during 1971 while Elder McLean was director of personal ministries there. Since then
he has planned one nearly every year in conferences where he has been—Upper Columbia (which includes parts of Washington, Oregon and Idaho) and for Southern California since 1977.
Watching their husbands return with enthusiasm, women of Southern began asking for their own weekend. Thus, working with a committee composed of Marie Johnson, Mary Lou Squires, Olive Hoehn, Phyllis Paytee, Dr. Lillian Lindegren, Iris Schantz and Avis McLean, Adventist Women’s Organization (AWO) is abirthing. The AWO theme is “My God and I.”
Both weekend programs will begin Friday evening with supper and end by Sunday noon. And both are open to attendees from any conference. However, priority
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ON SABBATHS she may be playing the piano for services, but during the work week Bessie Bobst-Watson of Chula Vista finds a place on construction, though she’s a retired nurse. She invites others to find a new way to witness through ASI Mission Church Builders and to begin this month—on the 27th at Loma Linda for the new Filipino church and/or at Vacaville on the church school November 1. Both are three-week projects. Call your reservation to (805) 497-9457. Or just show up in your camper or tent. ASI Mission Church Builders provide their own housing and transportation, but the host church and conference provide the meals.
Moral Issues and Prophetic Fulfillment
By John Stevens, Director
Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, Pacific Union Conference
The rise of political conservatism has been accompanied by a rapidly growing and vocal religious conservatism, not only in the United States but also in numerous parts of the world.
John V. Stevens
This phenomenon has come into being as the result of at least two important factors, it seems to me: 1) A rapidly deteriorating morality in society at large as people have misused their personal freedoms, and 2) Government efforts to regulate religion and religious institutions as churches have grown into complex organizations.
Areas of moral concern are receiving much more interest compared with former years. One can scarcely pick up a newspaper, scan a magazine or watch television without being exposed to one or more of these moral issues: abortion, homosexuality, pornography, sexual promiscuity, disparaging of
marriage, family and the role of the mother, drug abuse, prayer in public schools, and tax support of private religious education among others.
The New Christian Right has become a giant politically, and organizations such as Moral Majority, Christian Voice and National Christian Action Coalition have influenced the Republican platform to adopt some of its goals; some received President Ronald Reagan’s endorsement of support for such legislation. Their efforts have shaken the very foundation of liberalism, sending many veteran U.S, senators and con-
gressmen on a one-way trip to their homes with baggage and interrupted careers.
When men like Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, James Robinson and Howard Phillips speak, America stops to listen. These forces raise hundreds of millions of dollars annually on their religious telecasts and through other means whereby they seek to Christianize America.
Legislators on the federal, state and local levels have cause for concern if they fail to cooperate with this New Christian Right. For many years the liberal American churches, including the National Council of Churches, have been engaged in influencing legislation. Leaders of the now politically active conservative groups claim they have just as much right to be involved in moral issues as those which have been active in former years.
It must be noted, however, that the liberal churches’ political agenda was in the area of social moral issues and did not deal with religious moral principles. In the latter instance, the New Christian
Right makes a departure, and a very ominous one at that. Zealous efforts have been brought about because of their misunderstanding and widespread confusion in society in regard to free exercise and non-establishment.
For example, while abortion is repugnant to most of us, someone’s freedom to choose an abortion does not affect the free exercise of those who oppose it. No one is required to have an abortion contrary to her conscience. Outlawing abortion would prevent some from participating in an abortion because of the religious morality of those who were successful in securing a law against it, and thus religion to that degree would be established.
There are too few voices warning the nation that the methods being used by this conservative alliance to enforce their religious morality on society at large threatens to destroy the spirit of understanding and accommodation as well as traditional constitutional freedoms. The closing prophetic verses of Revelation 13 depict a condition such as is being seen in its early stages of development.
Arizona Camp Meeting Reflections
You Are Invited To Watch “FOR OUR TIMES”
You are cordially invited to be a part, of CBS News’ “FOR OUR TIMES” stimulating new fall season. Watch this TV program which is aired Sundays at 10:30-11 a.m. in New York and fed to CBS-affiliate stations across the country. Some TV stations air the program at different times. Check your local listings.
Here are some of the topics: September 20
Pastoral Concerns for the Gay Community
For the second consecutive year, Hawaiian Mission members led in per capita giving for Sabbath school offerings. Hawaiian gifts average 85 cents per member weekly, though they are fourth in per capita tithe figures. Heading per capita in tithe are Northern California members with $284.50.
September 27
Our Nation’s Disabled
October 11, 18, 25
Reformation—a three-part series shot in West and East Germany, Austria and Italy.
November 1, 8, 15
Faith Without a Sanctuary—a three-part series on the unchurched.
Watch for a program on Adventists in Haiti.
Camp ranger and associate camp meeting superintendent, Ray Riveras, welcomes a camper to the 1981 meeting.
One of the many who was baptized during camp meeting was Darcy, a student at Holbrook Indian School. Elder Carl Rose, principal, performed the sacred rite.
To Help You Get Started
NEW START at Weimar
September 28-October 22 November 2-26 November 30-December 24
Inquire of Medical Director Weimar Institute Weimar, CA 95736
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Steve Rott and Jim Taylor were ordained to the gospel ministry during the Arizona Camp Meeting. Pictured left to right are Elder E. Frank Sherrill, Conference president; Elder and Mrs. (Kathy) Steve Rott; Mrs. Jim (Ella) Taylor and Elder Jim Taylor; and Elder Tom Bledsoe, Conference treasurer.
Dr. Edwin Thomsen, pastor of the Tempe Church, was organist for the adult meetings.
Tucson Sharon’s pastor, Elder J. I. Broomfield, took time out to visit with Office Secretary Florence Darby and express appreciation for the “Today at Camp Meeting” bulletin published daily by the Communications Department. Elder Don R. Keele is Conference director of communications.
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Elder John Stevens, former Conference president (left) and Elder Harry Dill (center) shared a few pleasant moments with Southern Missionary College Senior Darrell Starkey.
Meetings under the “Big Dome” were well attended and enjoyed by all.
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ASDAPS Season Will Begin This Month
Seventh-day Adventist professional secretaries have organized into an association (ASDAPS),
and the first meeting has been
‘Complete in Christ’ Seminar To Be Held
Is radiant health and a life of joy really possible?
The members of the Norwalk Church say Yes. That’s why they are joining with their pastor in conducting a “Complete in Christ” seminar on Friday, Sabbath and Sunday, September 18-20. Programs will begin at 6 p.m. on September 18 at the church, located at 12191 Firestone Blvd.
Topics to be covered include exercise, diet, stress management, victory in prayer, and understanding the divine purpose for one’s life. Ten lay-lectures and 100 church members will be involved as part of the seminar team.
For registration information, call (714) 863-0614.
Soul Winners Are Eligible for Upcoming Seminar
Laymen and women who have been instrumental in winning at least one person to the church this year are eligible to attend the Hispanic Lay Preachers Seminar October 9-11 at the Soquel Camp-
Southern California Conference
.................., president; Lorenzo Paytee, 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.
Anniversary/Homecoming is Scheduled
Were you there at the White Memorial church on Sabbath, September 22, 1956, when after Sabbath school and while singing “We’re Marching to Zion” the
congregation marched from Paulson Hall to the new church home two blocks away?
Ribbons were cut at the front steps and the congregation entered the sanctuary for the first worship service in the new sanctuary. Dr. Arthur L. Bietz, then pastor, gave the sermon.
Now, 25 years later, the church will observe its Silver Anniversary Sanctuary Celebration and Home-coming on Sabbath, September 26. Elder Euel Atchley announces that special services of praise will be held throughout the day, including Sabbath school, the worship service, a fellowship dinner, afternoon celebration of music, and a Sabbath vesper program.
Among the honored guests will be the four living former pastors: Dr. Arthur L. Bietz, Dr. Wilber A. Alexander, Elder Donald G. Reynolds and Elder C. Lloyd Wyman. All will participate in the day’s program.
Burbank.
Elder Dan Matthews, director
of Faith For Today, will be the guest speaker. His topic will be on secretarial professionalism. Local hair stylists will give a demonstration on proper hair care, and some lucky secretary can go away with a new hair style!
Many other interesting programs are planned throughout the year. Come join us! Join now so you won’t miss out later in the year when “members only” events are planned.
To get your name on our mailing list and for membership application and meeting information, call Eileen Johnson, (213) 240-6250, or Gayle Craig, (213) 353-2566.
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ground, according to Elder Augustine Cortez, Conference Spanish coordinator.
Two whole days will be devoted to lectures and group discussions. Materials, techniques and plans for personal and public evangelism will be presented.
The seminar, coordinated by Elder Cortez, is sponsored by the Spanish Department of the Southern California Conference. Local churches will help to subsidize the expenses of those who attend. For further information, write: Spanish Department, Southern California Conference, P.O. Box 969, Glendale, CA 91209; or call (213) 240-6250, ext. 237.
Former members and their families, former choir members, and all friends of the White Memorial Church are cordially invited to attend.
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The Central Filipino Church will celebrate its 24th anniversary on Sabbath, September 19. Speakers will be Elders Paul Heubach and Calvin Osborne. All former pastors, members and friends are invited. Theme of the day will be “Forward in Faith in the ’80s.’’ The church meets at 6501 York Blvd, in Los Angeles.
Ralph and Anna Stark will present a musical program at the Burbank church, 700 S. Glenoaks Blvd., Sabbath, Sept. 19, at 4:30 p.m.
“Papua New Guinea—Twilight of Eden” will open the Angelus Nature Club 1981-82 screen tour season Saturday night, Sept. 19, at 8 o’clock, in the auditorium at Wilson Junior High School, 1221 Monterey Road in Glendale. Other programs upcoming will include Stan Midgley’s “Pacific Northwest—plus the New Mount St. Helens,” “Swiss on White” with John Jay, and more. Get your season tickets at the door.
The Heritage Singers will present a sacred concert at the Vallejo Drive church, 300 Vallejo Drive in Glendale, on Sabbath, September 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Idell Carter, contralto, will appear in concert with the Chor-dettes of Altadena, directed by Evelyn Johnson, Saturday night, Sept. 26, at the University church, 1135 W. Santa Barbara Ave., Los Angeles. Proceeds will benefit the two inner-city centers operated by the University Church.
scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 6 p.m., at the Smoke House Restaurant, 4420 Lakeside Drive,
Santa Barbara Community Services Meets Human Need
Do Adventist Community Service Centers really help people in need? The following article by Dick Wilson which appeared recently in the Santa Barbara News-Press shows how one Community Services group aids its neighbors:
“Until just a few days ago, a local couple lived in an adults-only apartment. When their baby arrived, they were evicted. ‘The only thing they’ve been able to get into is a two-car garage,’ said Bertha Wittlif, director of the Community Services of the Santa Barbara Seventh-day Adventist Church at 425 Arroyo Road.
“The man is working enough to keep the family barely afloat, she said, but the income from that
Mrs. Bertha Wittlif, head of Community Services for the Santa Barbara Church, sorts clothing which has been donated.
work makes the family ineligible for funds from such sources as welfare. ‘We’ve got to give them credit for wanting to keep off welfare,’ Mrs. Wittlif said.
“She said the Community Services Center is in critical need of baby items to fulfill the needs of several cases, including the one cited. The center is staffed by volunteers Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays.
“‘There is an urgent need for cribs and bassinets,’ Mrs. Wittlif said. One baby is currently sleeping in a drawer in a chest, and the parents are sleeping on the floor. The family was renting a fur
nished apartment before they were evicted when the baby came and have no money to buy needed items of furniture. ‘And there’s the hospital bills on top of that,’ Mrs. Wittlif said.
What Are Youth To Do?
“‘Many of the couples and individuals who come to us are young. These are not transients. They have family here and are now raising their own families. But with house prices the way they are and the evictions occurring when children are born, what is a young couple to do?’ she asked.
“Another family got by for awhile before being evicted, she said. Their baby is now five months old. ‘They found a place, but there’s no bed, no furniture, not even a dinette table,’ she said. ‘There’s absolutely nothing there but a gorgeous baby, and he’s a doll!’
No Red Tape
“The church’s community welfare program is available with virtually no red tape, and the items gathered from the community are distributed to persons in need no matter what race or religion they represent, said Mrs. Wittlif. The overflow of men’s clothing is usually given to the Rescue Mission. ‘We also give our overflow of nightgowns and slippers to convalescent homes,’ she said. Heavy clothing for areas with worse winters than Santa Barbara’s are picked up regularly by the Seventh-day Adventist World Service van and distributed to crisis areas, either domestic or foreign.
“Mrs. Wittlif told of other cases the church has helped in recent months. ‘In one family, both parents were working and bringing in only $750, with $600 going for rent. A home service was contacted by the Community Services Center, and a lady was brought in to care for the babies at no charge. We supply food and clothing to a case such as this one, because they are not entitled to help from any of the government agencies. And they wouldn’t go on welfare. They’re too proud to do that,’ she said.
“In another case, Mrs. Wittlif
Mrs. Bertha Wittlif is head of Community Services for the Santa Barbara Church.
told of help provided to a family when the man was injured on the job. ‘They could no longer afford the high rent, so they moved into a garage that had open spaces between boards,’ she said. ‘The wife is blind, and they have a six-year-old and a new baby,’ The man was receiving unemployment, but there was an additional need which the church’s program filled.
Abandoned Baby
“In yet another case, a baby was left behind when the mother was picked up by immigration officers. ‘No one knows where she is—probably transported back into Mexico,’ Mrs. Wittlif said. A neighbor who has six of her own children cares for the baby. The church’s community program has been taking a case of milk over every two weeks. ‘We also clothed all of her children and clothed the baby,’ Mrs. Wittlif said.
“There was another baby helped by the program, a baby allergic to milk products. The mother was on food stamps, and a special milk substitute available in drug stores was required. ‘But drug stores do not take food stamps,’ Mrs. Wittlif said, ‘and the case did not fall into the right category for Medi-Cal to get involved. So we found a source in the community which made it possible to supply that baby for six months with that special milk.’
Emergency Help
“Mrs. Wittlif said the Community Services Center is helpful in many emergency cases, as there is no processing to go through. ‘Receipts for tax purposes are available for persons who wish to make supplies or cash available.’
“She said the organization has a disaster program planned in which the center will cooperate with other emergency services in the community such as the Red Cross or Civil Defense. Mrs. Wittlif, a CB enthusiast, is president of the Santa Barbara branch of REACT, the emergency radio communications group.”
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Your church Community Services has needs, too. Your time and resources may be invaluable.
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Campus Hill Pastor To Teach in Philippines
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Ralph Larson of the Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda has accepted a call to teach in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in the Far Eastern Division.
Elder Larson preached his farewell sermon on August 15, admonishing his members to “Be Strong.’’ Mrs. Larson gave the children’s story to “the little people.”
Elder and Mrs. Ralph Larson will go to the Philippines.
Each of the four head elders told Elder Larson how much he appreciated his ministry and how he will be missed.
Sunday evening the church family gathered in Linda Hall with a farewell fellowship dinner. Members of the local Filipino church entertained with musical numbers and the native “dance” done with bamboo poles.
The Larsons were given a shortwave radio to take to their mission assignment, plus money (bills) made into leis and presented to them in the customary way.
Elder Larson expressed his appreciation, saying the Seminary which is on the campus of Philippine Union College does not have a telephone (the nearest one is five miles away), and he will enjoy getting the news and other programs via world radio. It will also enable him to communicate with friends and family in the U.S. He went on to say the money would be used to buy books for his theological library.
When Elder Larson was a student in 1943-45, he worked as a carpenter and colporteur. He was a ministerial intern in 1945-46 in the Nevada-Utah Conference and pastored churches in Hawaii from 1946 to ’49. Next he was a conference evangelist in Northern California and Washington. It was in Washington that he was producer and speaker for a metropolitan/ TV program and wrote a Bible studies series for the TV audience.
In 1968 he took study leave for graduate work and two evangelis
tic series in Hawaii. He next taught at Atlantic Union College and conducted evangelistic series in South Lancaster (AUC Campus), Worcester, Massachusetts;
Marabella, Trinidad; Pawtucket, Rhode Island; and Keene, New Hampshire. He completed his D.Ministry at Andover-Newton Theological Seminary during this five-year period at Atlantic Union College.
He served next as ministerial secretary in the New Jersey Conference and conference evangelist and pastor of the Glendale, Arizona, Church. And last but not least, he has pastored the Campus Hill Church from 1977 to ’81. Also he has written numerous articles for denominational papers.
Anne Martin, Comm. Secy.
Thompson Crusade wins 52 converts
It’s history now, but 52 new converts are rejoicing in the Lord as a result of the Helvius Thompson evangelistic effort held at the O’Farrell Junior High School in San Diego.
The San Diego Oak Park and the 31st Street churches gave loyal support to these meetings and rejoice at having these faithful new believers swell their numbers.
Southeastern California Conference
Thomas J. Mostert, Jr., president; Elwood E. Staff, secretary; Dale R. Beaulieu, treasurer; 11330 Pierce Street, P.O. Box 8050, Riverside, California 92515. Phone (714) 359-5800.
Wills, trust agreements and annuities should be made in favor of the legal association rather than the conference. For more information, write to J. F. Hamrick, director, at the above address.
FAIRVIEW JUNIOR ACADEMY student Diane McFadden examines two posters made by Mrs. Rocio George’s second-grade class last year and displayed in the Colton Adventist church. Grades 1-6 constructed 12 such posters to rotate to the San Bernardino area churches, witnessing to the value of Christian education. (Photo by K. Campbell)
CHURCH OFFICERS MEETINGS
Revised List
Please attend the meeting nearest you or the one at the
most convenient date.
September 19
Redlands Church 520 Brookside Ave.
September 26
Westminster Church 14362 Willow Lane
Octobers
Arlington Church 8778 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside
October 24
3-5 p.m.
San Diego North Park Church 3090 Polk Ave.
Evangelist Helvius Thompson was the speaker for a San Diego crusade.
Retired Pastor Holds Santa Ana Meetings
Elder Papu Siofele, who is 74 years of age and who worked in the Samoan Mission for more than 20 years as a pastor, evangelist, teacher and also a district director prior to his retirement, is
Construction is moving along on the facility at Escondido Junior Academy.
EJA To Have New Education Building
Escondido Junior Academy, which serves ten constituent churches in north San Diego County, is anxiously awaiting completion of its new education building.
The new building will give additional space needed in the secondary program of the school. The building consists of classrooms for history, English, business education, home economics, and lab sciences as well as a library and office space.
The Junior Academy is offering llth-grade subjects this year and 12th grade next year. San Pasqual Academy will act as the sponsoring school for these two grades until EJA reaches full academy status. A broad curriculum is being offered and all subjects are being taught by exceptionally fine teachers.
Richard Booth, a local building
now conducting a series of evangelistic meetings in the Good Samaritan Church in Santa Ana.
The meetings are held on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. The attendance is encouraging with an average of 200 for the first three nights of the first week, even though the church capacity is only 125. More chairs were added to both sides of the building to seat the congregation comfortably.
The brethren are cooperative in supporting these meetings by inviting their friends and even go out in their cars to bring them to the meetings. One elderly lady always brings ten friends, and our young people are inviting their friends also.
The singing part is well arranged by Alele Mo’aga with the help of Pupu Tamasoa Family Band. Vaai Lockhard and Bernice Tamasoa are playing the piano and organ. A quartet and the youth choir take their turn for special numbers.
The prayer band in the nursery room is well attended by the older folk. Pastor Mose Wales is the coordinator of these meetings.
May the Lord richly bless these meetings and many souls be won for His Kingdom is our prayer.
I. S. Afa’ese, Sr.
“The ordinances that point to our Lord's humiliation and suffering are regarded too much as a form. ”—DA, 660.
contractor, is the Building Committee chairman. He graduated from the tenth grade at EJA in 1962 and is enthusiastic about the expansion program. He, along with many others, has invested untold hours of service and financial sacrifice in this Christian educational center.
The school has grown in recent years to 200 students and 20 staff members. Local church support is excellent, and pastors have regularly conducted weeks of prayer and baptismal classes. Each year the school is host to a “mini camp meeting” for San Diego County churches. It is held in the school’s four-year-old multipurpose building which is capable of seating nearly 1,200. The building is also used by local churches for recreational activities, evangelistic meetings and health seminars. For several years the local Community Concert Association has used the facility because of its excellent location and acoustics. The school is well known in the community.
It is heart-warming to see evidence of strong support for Christian education. The youth of our church are our greatest treasure. It is up to each church member to develop this resource most effectively.
Benn Nicola, Principal
O’Ffill Will Speak for Federation Meeting
Elder Richard O’Ffill, General Conference director of SAWS, will be the main speaker for our combined Federation meeting, October 4.
The program will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the La Sierra church. Elder O’Ffill will share with the workers in Community Services information concerning the work of SAWS overseas.
Everyone is invited to attend this annual meeting of volunteer workers from the Southeastern California Conference.
Kenneth H. Livesay, Director
Community Services
NOTICE
Annual Oak Park Academy
Alumni and Iowa Sanitarium picnic will be in the Loma Linda Academy patio area, October 4, at 12:30 p.m.
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Care Enough to Grow
Some months ago the members of our small church at Dobbins had a real desire to reach out and meet needs in the mountains near their community.
Members decided to hold a Bible school for the people of Camptonville a few miles away. There
Elder Harold Hall stands in front of the Methodist church in Camptonville where the Dobbins Church is currently sponsoring a weekly Bible class for town residents.
Paradise VBS Enrolls 280 Children
Paradise Vacation Bible School convened from July 13 to 23. The director, Melva Cummings, reports that there were 280 registered members, half of whom were non-Adventists, from 22 denominations.
Margaret Peterson took charge of the 102 kindergartners, and Enid Van Asperen assisted as storyteller. The 108 primary members were supervised by Linda Brinckerhoff, and their storyteller was Sybil Mautz. Phil Rosberg was leader of the juniors.
There were crafts every day, under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Hardt; and at the close of the school, each child proudly carried home a box of treasures he had made. These included shiny silver airplanes, trains, breaddough flowers, yarn pictures, foam owls, three wise monkeys and glitter pictures. Fruit punch was served to each child by the members of the Dorcas Society.
The church members contributed much to make this Vacation Bible School a success. More than 100 of them were involved each day. Special appreciation goes to the transportation team—two of whom were retired policemen— who convoyed the children from one place to another, especially across a busy county road. Teenage members gave invaluable help
Film Scheduled
Golden Gate Academy, 3800 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, will feature the special Walt Disney film, Black Stallion, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. Cost for adults will be $3.50; students, $3; and children under 12, $2. For further information, call (415) 841-2242 or 531-0111.
was a little Methodist church there, which had been closed; and, upon inquiry, they found that they could use it for a Sunday school.
So they began. From week to week they ring the bell, and the little church nearly fills up with eager persons desiring to know more of the Word of God. Presently Elder Harold Hall, retired Adventist minister, is leading in this venture; and he has a strong corps of workers from the Dobbins Church who are helping him.
A number of children are in attendance, and two children’s divisions are in operation as well as a senior Sunday school program which focuses on the study of the Word of God.
It was the writer’s privilege to visit this Sunday school a few weeks ago and to witness the gratitude of the community people for this effort to meet their needs. Please pray for this venture of faith on the part of a church that cares.
Charles Edwards
Public Relations Director
and youthful verve to teaching classes, helping with crafts, overseeing recess, even baby sitting for mothers occupied in the divisions.
The church was filled with parents and friends on Thursday evening for the closing program. The highlight of the evening was the showing of a movie of the Vacation Bible School activities. Inasmuch as the theme this year was “God’s Loyal Friends,” the children gave a presentation of each of the nine Bible characters studied.
As a grand finale, the entire group of well over 200 children crowded onto the platform and, with the help of a trumpet trio of primary boys, joined in singing “Lift Up the Trumpet.”
At the close of the program, each child was given a copy of the new space-age paper, Orion. Plans for follow-up include sending a year’s subscription of Orion to each non-Adventist child and organizing Neighborhood Bible Clubs for the children who attended.
Hospital Leaders Study Local Health Programs
Twenty hospital administrators from all over Western U.S. visited St. Helena Hospital and Health Center last month to study its live-in health programs, in connection with a seminar at the University of California (Berkeley).
The local facility was chosen for an on-site visit, along with four other Bay Area institutions viewed as models in offering specialized or unique health care services.
This was the second consecutive year that St. Helena was included in the study tour for health leaders attending the Berkeley seminar.
Fall Dorcas Federation Meetings Slated
October 6
Anderson Church
2769 Balls Ferry Road
October 7
Roseville Church
914 Cirby Way
October 8
Tracy Church
20 West 21st Street
October 12
Antioch Church 320 Worrell Road
October 13
PUC Church
10 Angwin Avenue
October 14
San Anselmo Church 1509 Sir Francis Drake
October 15
Eureka Church
4251 F Street
The meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and then at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Elder Howard D. Burbank, former director of SAWS (Seventh-day Adventist World Service).
Crape Race is Set for September 27
Lodi Academy and the Lodi area churches are sponsoring the second annual Grape Race, Sunday, September 27.
The 6.2-mile race through beautiful grape-lined country roads of Lodi (flat pavement) will begin at Lodi Academy. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. Registration will be outside the gymnasium.
Yogurt and juices will be given to all runners. Shower facilities and rest rooms are available.
The entry fee is $5—preregistration; $6 will be charged the day of the race. Make checks payable to The Grape Race.
T-shirt awards will be given to all those who finish. A lug of grapes will be given to the “first” in each class. All entrants are eligible for prize drawings.
For further information, call Pastor Doug Clark at (209) 334-1844 or write him at 730 S. Fairmont Avenue, Lodi, CA 95240.
THE FORTUNA CHURCH was recently presented with an award by the Garden Club of Fortuna for having the “Yard of the Month.” This award hung in the church yard for one month. Following this the local paper photographed the church, and the picture was featured as part of a double-page spread along with most of the homes that had won the award during the year. From left to right the picture shows Lukens Brower, Barbara Waddell and Walt Jorgensen, the church gardeners, with Pastor Bill Hilliard.
“He’s Coming Soon” Themes Camp Meeting
The Redwood Camp Meeting, one of the best attended in Northern, was held recently in a beautiful grove of trees near Weott, California.
The evening speaker for most of the meetings was Elder Cree Sandefur, former president of the Pacific Union, who emphasized the practical application of the Christian life to daily living.
John Hancock, from the Ellen G. White Estate, conducted several early morning meetings. Elder Hancock was for a long time world youth leader of the Church.
Dr. Charles Thomas of Loma Linda University conducted informative and inspirational health classes.
Among the other speakers were
Smoking Sam played a part in the success of the health booth sponsored by the Hayward Church at the Alameda County Fair. Frances Walin, Louise Simmonoux and Marjory Shelhamer helped staff the booth and are shown above (from the left). Staff members were thrilled with the opportunity to witness to the thousands who stopped by.
Hayward Church Hosts Fair Booth
The Hayward English Church recently hosted a successful TOTAL HEALTH fair booth at the Alameda County Fair.
The main attractions included Smoking Sam, a Humpty Dummy hand smoker and a prominent Adventist sign displayed in the booth.
Thousands of pieces of betterliving literature were distributed to the public with 385 signing up to attend Five-Day Plans To Stop Smoking, 95 for vegetarian cook
Dr. Kenneth Vine from Loma Linda University and Elder Merle Mills of the General Conference as well as Elder Don Mulvihill of the Lodi English Oaks Church.
With the theme “He’s Coming Soon,” this camp meeting was said by many to be one of the finest ever held in the Redwoods.
Charles Edwards, PR Director
Nature Club Schedules Fall Meeting
The first fall meeting of the Feather River Nature Club will feature Fran Reidelberger and his film, “America’s Secret Places,” at 7:30 p.m., Paradise Adventist School, 5699 Academy Drive, October 3.
There will be an admission charge.
ing classes and four for Bible studies. One physician who stopped by wanted to know exactly when the next Five-Day Plan would be held so he could send his patients.
Those who manned the booth found it to be a wonderful outreach project. Many people stopped by to ask what Adventists believed, which provided opportunities to witness for the Lord.
Marjory Shelhamer
Fair Booth Coordinator
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Curtis Church is Ordained at Armona
Armona church was the site of the ordination of Curtis Church to the gospel ministry August 15. Elder Church is principal of Armona Academy and the associate pastor of the Armona Church.
Elder Monte Church, pastor and Bible teacher at Emerald Junior Academy in Eugene, Oregon, and brother of Curtis, added a personal touch to the service. He presented his brother for ordina-
Two of Miramonte School’s newest staff members are Kathy Perry and Carolyn Oliver.
Miramonte School Has Three New Teachers
As the new school year opened, Miramonte School in Los Altos found itself with three new staff members.
Carolyn Oliver, a summer graduate of Pacific Union College, is the new kindergarten teacher. She comes with a rich background educationally, as well as from a family of educators. Her father and mother, Curtiss and Kathy Oliver, head the Conference Curriculum Media Center.
Kathy Perry, a June graduate of PUC, fills a rather unusual position on the staff. She is teaching fifth grade, replacing her brother Dan who has moved into the junior high area to teach seventh grade.
Coming to Miramonte on a
North Fork Celebrates Opening of Facilities
North Fork celebrated the opening of needed Sabbath school and Dorcas rooms in special services July 11.
The 3,200-square-foot addition located behind the church is built on two levels and includes
Builder Walter Hofer presents the keys for the new North Fork addition to Doris Wilkins, Sabbath school superintendent and Dorcas leader, while Mrs. Hofer and Mr. Wilkins observe.
tion along with Dr. Jay Lantry, Conference superintendent of education, and announced that this was a high day for the Churches. In addition to the ordination, it was the 16th wedding anniversary for Curtis and Sylvia.
Conference President Charles F. Cook reminded Elder Church when welcoming him into the ordained gospel ministry that he was ordained not because he was an administrator, but because he was pastor to the students.
Elder Church served as boys dean at Rio Lindo Academy and principal of Redding Junior Academy before assuming his responsibilities as principal of Armona Academy. The Churches have two children, Stephen and Rebecca.
Sacred Concert
Jim McClintock will present a sacred concert for vespers at the Templeton Hills church, 300 Templeton Hills Rd., Sabbath, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m.
part-time basis as music teacher is Dennis Dunkin. He will share his musical talents with West Valley School in Campbell, where he taught the past two years, and Miramonte. While this is a difficult situation, Dennis is equal to the job.
God has blessed Miramonte over the many years, and we are looking forward to another good year. Today, as never before, Adventist Christian education is of utmost importance to the future of our young people. Miramonte School is endeavoring to provide the kind of education that will prepare them positively for the future.
Robert Evans, Principal Miramonte School
Primary, Junior, Earliteen and Youth Sabbath school rooms in addition to the Dorcas area.
Under the volunteer leadership of Walter Hofer, a retired building contractor, much of the work was done by volunteer labor. During the special services a moment of silence was observed in memory of Milton Walker, who lost his life during the construction of the church building proper.
Alton Looney, building chairman for the original church construction, cut the ribbon for the facility. A tour of the new building was led by Lloyd and Doris Wilkins. Lloyd is personal ministries leader, and Doris has a double interest in the new addition since she is both the Dorcas leader and the Sabbath school superintendent.
Present from the Conference for the opening of this new addition were Elders Gordon Bullock, Gerald H. Friedrich, Darold Retzer and William C. Webb.
Conference Ministerial Director Harold West (second from right) offered the ordination prayer at the service for Curtis Church (center) in the Armona church. Others participating were Bobby Schales, Elder Monte Church, Dr. Jay Lantry (almost hidden), Elders Charles Cook and George Elstrom. Participating but not pictured were Elders Gordon Bullock and Ted Parks.
Fresno Central Membership Continues To Climb
Fresno Central Church is growing. Membership has now reached 1,425 and is still climbing.
Although there are frequent baptisms, each one is given special treatment. Those baptized on June 20 had been attending church for many months and shared with the congregation how God led them to this particular body.
W. T. Geary and his wife, Mimi, have attended for several years. In June of 1980 one of the Evangelism Explosion Witnessing Teams visited them at their home. In response to the gospel presentation and invitation to accept eternal life, “Geary” made his decision. Both began attending the series of four specially designed classes for those who visit the church.
In March of 1981, “Geary” told a pastor that he was ready to be baptized. During his testimony before the congregation, he emphasized that God sent the witnessing team to his home that night to bring to him just what he needed. His wife became part of the church the same day by profession of faith.
Fletcher and Sharon Mann were first introduced to Adventists in 1975. Shortly after their marriage, Sharon began working for an
W. T. Geary explains to the Fresno Central congregation what God has done for him and his wife, Mimi. Fletcher and Sharon Mann await their turn to share.
Lemoore/Coalinga Pastor is Ordained
Jim Milburn was ordained to the gospel ministry at the' Lemoore church August 15.
Elder Milburn had been an assistant pastor at Turlock and Modesto Central churches before assuming his present responsibilities as pastor of the Lemoore and Coalinga churches two years ago.
Conference Ministerial Director Harold West presented the candidate for ordination; and Elder George Elstrom, Conference executive secretary, offered the ordination prayer.
Prior to the ordination prayer, Dr. George Guernsey, a local elder, added a special touch to the
on.
instructors Nutrition course is Slated
Following a recent Nutrition Instructors Course, one individual commented, “I have gone to a lot of these programs, but I learned more from this one than any of them.” Wouldn’t you like to learn
Adventist dentist in Atascadero. Since they were not satisfied with their own church, they decided to try the Adventist Church. They liked it so much they stayed. Sharon even took the responsibility of cleaning the church each week.
From Atascadero they moved to Modesto and then to Merced. Each time Sharon went to work for a dentist, and each time—you guessed it—he was an Adventist! Fletcher and Sharon continued to attend church wherever they moved.
Their next stop was Kerman where their little girl, Heather, was dedicated. Then they moved to within a few blocks of Central church. Sharon called the church one day to inquire about attending. Since that time, they have attended the visitors classes, made friends and continue growing in the Lord.
At their baptism they too shared their testimony with the congregation of how God led them to the Adventist Church and of how much they appreciate the people in the church.
God has “equipped” His people to do His work of soul winning in many ways and in many places.
Dan Fausset, Associate Pastor Fresno Central Church
service by reciting a poem he had written for this special occasion.
Conference President Charles Cook welcomes Jim Milburn into the ordained gospel ministry as Elder Milburn’s wife, Ruthie, looks
how to help others and teach them about good nutrition?
Marcella Lynch has agreed to teach the course again this year. Classes will be held at the Modesto Central church fellowship hall. In order to serve working individuals, the class will be held on four consecutive Sundays, October 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The cost of $75 includes lunch, supper and the instructor’s manual, a $39 value.
We believe this is the most complete vegetarian nutrition instructors course available. It is an exciting way to witness, help people and change their lives.
Enrollment is limited and in the past has filled up. Send a check to confirm your place to: Adventist HEALTH, 710 Lakeway Dr., Suite 220, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; telephone (408) 245-2203.
Sonora Children Are Enthusiastic Over VBS
More than 100 enthusiastic children enjoyed Sonora’s Vacation Bible School in June. Donna Reese, director of the eight-day program, was supported by a daily staff of 40 adults and teenagers.
Graduation featured a slide presentation of daily VBS activities and 80 children singing about Bible heroes, nature and God’s love. A skit on the captivity of Daniel was presented by the Junior Division.
Parents enjoyed the craft display, meeting friendly staff members and watching a video tape of their children involved in crafts,
games, Bible workbooks and stories.
Home visits have been made to six children who attended Sabbath school for the first time. Currently more homes of non-church members are being visited by friendly volunteers. Other follow-up plans include recruitment of new Pathfinders and the formation of a Neighborhood Bible Club this month.
We praise the Lord for the precious children who attended our VBS and are eagerly waiting to learn more of Him.
Donna Reese, VBS Director Sonora Church
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Castle Hospital Will Install CT Scanner
Castle Memorial Hospital received final approval to install a full-body CT Scanner, according to Robert Carmen, president of the Windward Oahu facility.
The State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) concurred with the application of the hospital and with the four volunteer committees reviewing the request. SHPDA reviews all hospital requests for added services and expenditures in excess of $150,000.
The hospital has requested the CT scanner based upon its need as a medical facility in a geographical location outside of metropolitan Honolulu. Mr. Carmen also testified that such equipment is now state-of-the-art and must be a part of any hospital that sees any trauma. Castle Memorial Hospital has the second busiest emergency room on Oahu, both in numbers of patients seen and in the most serious forms of trauma.

Dobson Series/Wittchiebe Lectures Slated
The James Dobson film series “Focus on the Family’’ will be shown during the next several Saturday nights at 7:30 beginning September 19 at Reno Junior Academy, corner of Bresson and Yori avenues.
The film showings are part of a Family Life Seminar sponsored by the school’s Home and School Association.
During the weekend of October 16-18, Dr. Charles Wittschiebe, retired pastor, leading marriage counselor and author from North Carolina, will conduct a series of lectures at the Reno church, 1200 South Arlington Avenue, in connection with the seminar.
•Dobson film showings are as follows:
Sept. 19, “The Strong-Willed Child” Sept. 26, “Preparing the Will Without Breaking the Spirit”
Oct. 3, “Christian Fathering”
Oct. 10, “Preparing for Adolescence: Origin of Self-Doubt”
Oct. 24, “Preparing for Adolescence: Peer Pressure and Sexuality”
Oct. 31, “What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women— The Lonely Housewife”
James Dobson, Ph.D., is an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He is a psychologist,
Nevada-Utah Conference
M. C. Torkelsen, president: Charles
H. Snyder, secretary-treasurer; (Box 10730), Reno, NV 89510. Phone (702) 322-6929.
Wills, trust agreements and annuities should be made in favor of the legal association rather than the conference. For more information, write to Charles H. Snyder at the above address.
The hospital has been involved in a cooperative health planning activity with the Honolulu facilities and plans to acquire one of the CT scanners presently in use at St. Francis Hospital or Kapiolani Children’s Hospital, both in Honolulu. Both institutions plan to upgrade their equipment soon.
The CT scanner will permit physicians to make rapid diagnosis of serious illness and injuries without the need, in many instances, for surgical procedures.
Cost of the CT scanner proposed for Castle is $275,000, according to Mr. Carmen. This entire amount will be a gift to the hospital by the Harold K. L. Castle Foundation, which provided the original land for the hospital and has continued financial support over the years.
Installation of the equipment is expected by early 1982.
Paul Tharp, Administrative Asst.
husband, father and author ot several best-selling books on the family. He also has a radio series, “Focus on the Family,’’ which is syndicated to 134 stations.
Members and friends of sister churches within driving distance of Reno are invited to attend the Dobson film showings and the Wittschiebe lectures. There is no charge.
Nan Harris, Comm. Secy.
Reno Church
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Brockman, Ruth—b. Jan. 27, 1903, Aspen, Colo.; d. July 5, 1981, Calistoga, Calif. Survivors: daughter, Lau-reta Westphal; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Myrtle Sterohnier, Audrey Griffy.
Candy, Charles Edward—b. Dec. 31, 1889, Havelock, Neb.; d. July 7, 1981, Hemet, Calif. Survivors: wife, Agnes; 3 sons, 2 daughters, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchild, brother.
Chase, Chloe Marie—b. Oct. 7, 1897, Mapleton, Iowa; d. Apr. 11, 1981, National City, Calif. Survivors: sons, James, Burdette and Dean Curtis; daughters, Beulah Snow, Berniece Balzer; 13 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, 4 great-great-grand-children; sisters, Louise Colton, Henrietta Canley, Alma Ritz, Zelma Edwards; stepsisters.
Cornish, Lida Louise—b. Dec. 29, 1898, Vancouver, Wash.; d. July 6, 1981, Deer Park, Calif. She taught a number of years at Redwood Empire Academy in Santa Rosa. Survivors: husband, Harold; daughters, Thelma Stevens, Margie Collins, Bonnie Test, Patricia Chaney, Paula Coburn; sons, Robert and Chester Cooley; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Myrthful Mundall.
Dockham, Marjorie Melissa—b. June 18, 1906, Chillicothe, Iowa; d. July 4, 1981, Gladstone, Ore. Survivors: son, Ralph; daughters, Barbara Stewart, Patricia; 5 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren.
Dwyer, Lois Pearl—b. Mar. 25, 1896, Livonia, Mo.; d. July 6, 1981, Napa, Calif. Survivors: daughter, Inez Turner; 4 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Lillie Brown, Mabel McHenry, Flora See; brothers, Ray and Tom Steven.
Hurlbut, Harry C.—b. Sept. 8, 1892, Parkman, Ohio; d. May 5, 1981, Burbank, Calif. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia.
Inoue, Midori—b. Mar. 31, 1933, Japan; d. July 2, 1981, Los Angeles, Calif. She had worked for Faith For Today and was a chaplain at White Memorial Medical Center at the time of her death. Survivors: sisters, Nabuko Matsumoto, Yasuko Komatsu.
Lenz, Emil Herman—b. Dec. 29, 1897, Germany; d. Feb. 6, 1981, National City, Calif. Survivors: wife, Emilia; daughter, Cleriece Schaffner; son, Jerry; 6 grandchildren.
Loignon, Marian—b. Mar. 22, 1908; d. June 23, 1981, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: husband, Henri, Sr.; son, Henri, Jr.; daughters, Lillian Templeton, Lucille; 6 grandchildren.
Montgomery, Maude Wheaton—b. Feb. 17, 1888, Pelston, Mich.; d. May 21, 1981, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: son, John D. Wheaton; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Murphy, Dewey H.—b. Nov. 18, 1904, Gary, W. Va.; d. July 11, 1981, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: wife, Gladys E.; daughters, Beula Keeler, Eula Collins; son, William; 5 grandchildren, great-grandson.
Oden, Bess—b. May 20, 1895, Iowa; d. July 15, 1981, Sacramento, Calif. She worked as a nurse aide at Orlando Sanitarium in Florida for some years. Survivors: husband, Bert; daughter, Greta Bossody; son, Tom; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.
Parker, Isabelle Louise—b. Mar. 31, 1904, Iowa; d. July 3, 1981, Oceanside, Calif. Survivors: husband, N. L.; stepdaughter, Carolee Bottroff; stepson, Norman; 3 stepgrandsons.
Penner, Helen—b. Aug. 30, 1896, Lincoln, Neb.; d. July 6, 1981, Hanford, Calif. Survivors: husband, Julius; daughter, Beulah Zeismer; 2 sisters.
Peter, Glenn B.—b. Apr. 29, 1927, McKittrick, Calif.; d. Feb. 28, 1981, Bakersfield, Calif. Survivors: wife, June; parents, Clyde and Bessie Peter; brothers, Donald, Winton, Harold.
Talbot, Della Theodora—b. June 27, 1899, Pepperwood, Calif.; d. June 18, 1981, Modesto, Calif. Survivors: husband, Eugene; daughters, Ellen Kuf-fel, Rose Davis, Vera Baker; 5 grandchildren; sister, Ethelleen Greenlaw.
Thomas, Billy—b. Dec. 28, 1971, Dinuba, Calif.; d. July 11, 1981, of leukemia at Coulterville, Calif. Survivors: parents, Jim and Ruth Thomas; brother, Jimmy; sister, Kim.
Venden, Nellie Edna—b. Nov. 8, 1900, Portland, Ore.; d. June 5, 1981, St. Helena, Calif. She served with her husband, Daniel, for 50 years in school work and evangelism. Survivors: daughters, Reatha Ekvall, Jean Smith, Dorothy Sharp; brother, Otto Schnepper.
CORRECTION: Wall, Lucile F. Prout—b. Feb. 2, 1891, Great Bend, Kan.; d. May 27, 1981, Cupertino, Calif. She served with her first husband, Elder Chester S. Prout, for more than 40 years in pastoral, evangelistic and administrative work in the Arizona, Southeastern California, and East Pennsylvania conferences. Survivors: son, Milton C. Prout; daughter, Bernice Raley; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Dr.
Irving Feldkamp.
Wilkinson, William—b. Mar. 31, 1891, England; d. June 23, 1981, Lodi, Calif. He taught for many years at various schools, the last 15 years of his career at Lodi Academy. Survivors: wife, Lola; sisters, Lily Gilmore, Elsie Hart, Mary Rupprecht.
Woolverton, Ruby—b. Mar. 7, 1905, Halls, Tenn.; d. July 7, 1981, National City, Calif. Survivors: sons, Claude Edward, Charles Russell; daughters, Shirley Schnaubert, Betty; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.
URS6NTLY NEEDED
Counselors for chemical dependency unit for adolescents. Experience in counseling adolescents with background and/or education in child development preferred. Some experience in the chemical dependency field is desirable. Contact Roy Wightman, Adventist Health System North, 15 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521; or call collect, (312) 920-5798.
Position as health food store worker/ manager, by responsible SDA man. Experience in all phases of operation. 28, married, 2 young children. Willing to invest hard work in a new venture or established business. References available. Write or call: David Peck, Rt. 1, Box 69, Elysian, MN 56028; (507) 243-3462.
Hematology—B.S. medical technologist (ASCP) with 5 years minimum experience as supervisor. Call Mrs. Portela at (800) 327-1914. Florida Hospital, 601 E. Rollins, Orlando, FL 32803.
SDA retired couple or mature, responsible housekeeper with car. Housework, meal preparation, part-time care of elderly (93 yrs. but alert) woman with arthritis. Board, room, compensation. Reference from your church official. Needed Sept. 15. Contact Mrs. Blunt, 339 N. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026; call collect, (213) 384-7149.
Mature woman or couple to live in 1-bedroom-with-kitchen guest house on estate in La Canada. Rent exchange of $350/month including utilities for baby-sitting of 2-year-old and 4-month-old. Also some cooking and light housekeeping work desired. Call Dr. Elizabeth Iskander, (213) 790-7873.
Mature, responsible, experienced cook and kitchen manager for 50-100 residents at Someridge, a new SDA Board and Care Facility. Friendly church and 8-grade school. Warm winters. Send resume to Mona Karst, 6340 W. County 13th, Yuma, AZ 85364; (602) 726-6883. Also room for ambulatory residents by December.
Couple looking to house-sit or property to care for beginning Nov. 1, continuing 4-5 months. Experienced in carpentry, plumbing, general maintenance and sprinkler systems. Any area of southern California. References available. Contact at (714) 689-0606.
Heinrich Board and Care Home has openings for men or women. Quiet rural setting. Private or double occupancy. Transportation and help to church, town and all appointments. A caring couple at your service at all times. For more information, write: 13524 Welch Rd., Waterford, CA 95386; or call (209) 874-2524.
You can build a substantial income in less than 6 months marketing gassaving, engine life-extending synthetic lubricants for cars, trucks, farm equipment. Isn’t it about time you learned more about this exceptional spare-time opportunity? Free literature. Louis Rosenthal, 10548 Harvest Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; (213) 863-2942.
Do you need a non-profit corporation or private foundation for your missionary activity or other religious, educational or charitable work? Will handle full California incorporation and federal and state tax-exempt status for you. David Marmon, SDA Attorney at Law, (714) 234-7780.
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Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Edward F. Hager or Lynn Ellen Hager, please contact Mrs. Della Mae Comstock, Clerk, Benson SDA Church, Dragoon, AZ 85609.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Treva Usery, please contact Mrs. Jean Eproson, Church Clerk, 7623 Wachtel Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95610.
Beautiful southern Oregon. 2-bed-room house, large lot fenced. Near church, parks, clinic, stores. Quiet rural-like neighborhood. Mild climate, new debt-free church, friendly town. Price, $35,000. A. M. Long, Box 808, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457.
21/2-acre homesite, view of Hauser Lake in beautiful northern Idaho. 30 minutes from Coeur d’Alene, or Spokane, Wash. Year-round recreational opportunities, 5 lakes, 3 snow ski areas within hour’s drive. 10-grade church school, 30-minute drive. Terms, owner contract. Don Shogren, Box 14727, Spokane, WA 99214; (509) 926-0748 or (503) 922-5407.
Serious about carefree living? See our triple-wide mobile home. Royal Lancer, Dodger Stadium home show model, 1,920 sq. ft. Amenities not found in most homes. Fireplace, custom drapes, carpet; steel quake-proof foundation, 4-ton air. Above smog in Yucaipa’s finest park with pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, clubhouse, security. 15 minutes Loma Linda. Owner, 10622 Bryant, Sp. 56, Yucaipa, CA 92399; (714) 790-1292.
3-bedroom home furnished. 5 minutes Loma Linda Medical Center. 7 years old. Energy efficient excellent Grand Terrace neighborhood. 1 mile to Azure Hills church. Owner transferring. Large lot, lots of fruit and citrus trees. Very reasonable $82,000 conventional loan or owner will carry balance. (714) 783-1949; 22557 Raven Way, Grand Terrace, CA 92324.
9V2 acres rolling hill, view property with well, trees 2 sides, approved septic and building site. 25 minutes from Eugene, Ore. $54,000. Call (503) 747-4763 or write: H. L. Kostenko, 85304 Nestle Dr., Pleasant Hill, OR 97401.
Get out of the city—4 bedrooms, 3 baths, den, large spa, close to church and school, many extras. Assumable 8% loan. Owner will take out second at 12%. $7,500 down. Total price, $90,000. Call weekdays or evenings (Yreka), (916) 842-5137.
40 acres. If you are seeking a site in northern California in a truly unique setting, this parcel deserves your attention. A panoramic view of Shasta Valley and the majestic Mount Shasta.
7.5 miles northeast of Yreka. Call (916) 842-5667 (days) or 842-3474 (evenings).
Business opportunity in beautiful Paradise, Calif.—24-bed residential care home. Fully equipped and operational. Prime downtown location. Price, $225,000. Call (916) 877-1391 evenings. Ask for Dan.
SULLETIN BOxnD
If you are single, 18 or older, and a Seventh-day Adventist, maybe we’re for you. We’re ADVENTIST CONTACT and we do exactly what the name implies—introduce people on the basis of computer-matched interests and attitudes. To widen your circle of friends, write Adventist Contact, P.O. Box 4250, Takoma Park, MD 20012.
Andrews Academy will hold its annual alumni weekend October 16 to 18 in the academy auditorium. Honored will be the graduating classes of 1981, 1972, 1957 and 1932. For more information, contact the academy at (616) 471-3138.
ATTENTION: Alumni, former students and teachers of Sandia View Academy (formerly Spanish-American Seminary). Alumni Weekend October 17, 18. Honor classes are 1951, 1961, 1971. Send current address to Jerry Ruybalid, Alumni Association Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 2093, Pecos, Texas 79772.
Plainview Academy Reunion at Wawona (Yosemite National Park) Oct. 30-Nov. 1—Report of Redfield Reunion, 1980, at Plainview Academy. Come and enjoy the fellowship. (714) 792-7240, Eugene Owen, or (408) 688-3812, Robert Schmunk.
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By Robert H. Pierson
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Eleven Healing words
After 50 years of driving without an accident, I had just put a long dent in the door of my wife’s nephew’s new Chevy pickup. I was sick.
Back home, I took my dear companion to inspect the damage I had wrought. Quickly she assessed the situation; her husband’s feelings were hurt worse than her nephew’s car was.
She walked over to me, squeezed my arm affectionately, and kissed me. “I know you feel badly about the accident. But if you never do anything worse than that, you’ll make it.”
Praise the Lord for a wise and understanding helpmeet.
Rubbing salt into an already painful wound seldom heals it. Sharply rebuking a spouse, who is already aware of a mistake, is never calculated to cement bonds of love between husband and wife.
“If you never do anything worse than that, you’ll make it.” Eleven healing words.
The wise man speaks of words that “heal” (Proverbs 12:18, Living Bible). These eleven words have helped to heal quickly many potential wounds in the Pierson family the last 50 years.
You are welcome to try them. They aren’t copyrighted.
First "Faith” Quartet To Give Concert
After 27 years, members of the original Faith For Today quartet will present a reunion concert October 10 at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland.
It will be the first time they have sung together since 1954. Members of that first quartet include Harold Lickey, now at Andrews University; Walter Isensee of Greater New York; Lyle Jewell of Minnesota; and Herb Hohensee who works at the Adventist Media Center in Thousand Oaks, California.
Faith For Today’s new Director Dan Matthews and Founders W. A. and Virginia Fagal will be on hand for the reunion. Mary Bid-well Haloviak and Van Knauss, former organists for Faith, will also participate in the concert.
For those who are reading the Bible through this year, you should complete Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi this month.
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Friday, September 18			Friday, September 25				
Alturas	7:08	Loma Linda	6:53	Alturas	6:56	Loma Linda	6:43
Angwin	7:15	Los Angeles	6:57	Angwin	7:04	Los Angeles	6:47
Calexico	6:45	Moab	7:22	Calexico	6:36	Moab	7:11
Chico	7:13	Oakland	7:14	Chico	7:01	Oakland	7:03
Eureka	7:22	Phoenix	6:32	Eureka	7:10	Phoenix	6:22
Fresno	7:04	Reno	7:04	Fresno	6:53	Reno	6:53
Hilo	6:21	Riverside	6:53	Hilo	6:15	Riverside	6:44
Honolulu	6:32	Salt Lake	7:33	Honolulu	6:26	Salt Lake	7:21
Las Vegas	6:45	San Diego	6:52	Las Vegas	6:34	San Diego	6:43
Lodi	7:10	San Jose	7:12	Lodi	6:59	San Jose	7:01
A service provided by Home and Family Service, General Conference
The reunion concert coincides with the weekend of the 1981 Annual Council in Washington, D.C.
Haldeman/Beaven to Speak at Seminars | (Continued from page 1) will be given those from Southern California.
Registration fees are $26, including food and lodging. Deadline for Adventist Men’s Organization is September 25—ahead of their weekend set for October 2-4. Deadline for Adventist Women is October 16—prior to their conference set for October 23-25.
Other speakers at the women’s meeting include Dr. Joan Coggin, member of Loma Linda University’s heart team; Shirley Burton, director of communication for the Pacific Union Conference; Iris Schantz, with her husband on study leave from the Afro-Mideast Division; and Olive Hoehn, an active church worker in Pasadena.
AMO speakers also include Elders Reese Jenkins, director of Trust Development at Loma Linda University; Borge Schantz, youth and personal ministries director of the Afro-Mideast Division on study leave; and Lorenzo Paytee, secretary of the Southern California Conference.
Write to Personal Ministries, Box 969, Glendale, CA 91209.
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Observance of centennial Events To Begin This Month
As the 1981-82 school year begins later this month, the student body, administration, faculty, staff and all friends of Pacific Union College will begin the observance of a series of events designed to mark the College’s Centennial.
It was in 1882 at Healdsburg, California, that the school which took the name Pacific Union College in 1906 started. For the last 72 years—since 1909—the College has been located in Angwin.
The Angwin location came as a direct result of a suggestion made by Ellen G. White in 1907 to Lucas A. Reed, the president of Healdsburg College from 1906 to 1908. Mrs. White told Elder Reed of seeing young people traveling over the hills near the St. Helena Sanitarium with textbooks in their hands. Elder Reed took this conversation to refer definitely to an educational institution near the Sanitarium.
Later, remembering the conversation, Elder Reed began a search for such property. In 1909, Edwin Angwin, desiring to sell his 1,600-acre property on Howell Mountain, contacted Artemus Atwood of the St. Helena Sanitarium. Mr. Atwood brought Elders S. N. Haskell and H. W. Cottrell, and later Mrs. White, to inspect the Angwin property.
Of her visit, Mrs. White said: “The school could not be located in a better spot. . . . Our people see that this is much better than we hoped to be favored with. ...”
Angwin Property Purchased
On September 1, 1909, the Angwin property was purchased, and on September 28 the College was dedicated. At the service Ellen White said: “We realize that the Lord knew what we needed, and that it is His providence that brought us here. . . . God wanted us here, and He has placed us here. I was sure of this as I came on these grounds. ... I believe that as you walk these grounds, you will come to the same decision—that the Lord designed this place for us.”
In marking the 100 years of God’s providences at Pacific Union College, a special newspaper section will be published on September 22. This 28-page section will be published in The Napa Register, The St. Helena Star, and The Weekly Calistogan newspapers. All students, faculty, staff and alumni also will receive the section.
Dr. John W. Cassell, Jr., PUC’s president* and Campus Chaplain Ted Wick will speak at the first vesper service of the school year on Friday, September 25. The service will feature a Centennial theme, including a view of early vesper services of the College and music used at the College in its early days.
The first Sabbath worship services of the school year in the Pacific Union College church on
Sabbath, September 26, will follow the Centennial theme in both music and the spoken word.
The initial chapel service of the school year will feature a discussion of great moments in the history of Pacific Union College by Dr. Walter C. Utt, historian of the College.
The College’s “Committee of 100” banquet in the autumn quarter and faculty-board banquet in the winter quarter will focus on the Centennial.
During the autumn, winter and spring quarters three Centennial
Hundreds Attend Memorial for Ervil Clark
Hundreds of persons attended memorial services Monday evening, August 31, in the Pacific Union College church for Dr. Ervil D. Clark, 54, professor of biology and a leading spokesman for the Biblical view of creation.
Dr. Clark died early Sabbath morning, August 29, at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco following a brief illness.
Dr. Clark was president of the 8,000-member Pacific Union College Alumni Association and had lectured extensively throughout the United States presenting scientific evidence supporting the Biblical view of a literal six-day creation of the world.
Develops Museums
He developed a permanent Creation Museum for the College and had recently completed work on a mobile Creation Museum which was seen by thousands of persons in northern and central California during the past few months.
Chairman of the PUC biology department from 1973 until June 30 of this year, Dr. Clark began his teaching career in 1951 as a field instructor at PUC’s Mendocino Biological Field Station in Albion, California, following his graduation from PUC in 1950.
Dr. Clark received his master’s degree from Pacific Union College in 1955, attended Stanford University from 1961 to 1963, and was awarded the Ph.D. degree from Oregon State University in 1971.
He also taught at San Fernando Valley School, Van Nuys, California, in 1951, and San Diego Union Academy, National City, California, from 1951 to 1956, the year he began his continuous teaching career at Pacific Union College. In 1948 and 1949 he served in the U.S. Army in Hawaii, Japan, Saipan, Korea and China.
At Monday’s memorial service, PUC Campus Chaplain Ted Wick presented memorial thoughts, including a brief life sketch. The memorial service was an unusual one, consisting of a song service of some of Dr. Clark’s favorite hymns, a brief eulogy, and a reading of Bible texts and poems narrated by Religion Professor Wayne Judd to slides of nature taken by Dr. Clark.
“Dr. Clark’s request was that
lectures featuring outstanding speakers will be presented. The Centennial Alumni Homecoming Weekend, April 16-18, 1982, will feature several meetings and exercises spotlighting the 100-year history of Pacific Union College.
On Sunday, May 9, 1982, persons from throughout the West are being invited to a Centennial Open House. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. facilities on the entire campus will be open to visitors.
Closing the Centennial events will be the 1982 commencement exercises on Thursday, June 10.
this service tonight be a time for praising God in song, for soothing and beautiful pictures from nature, and praise through the spoken word,” Elder Wick said. “It was Ervil’s hope that we should see nature’s God in this service.”
“Dr. Clark’s untimely death represents a significant loss to Pacific Union College,” said Dr. John W. Cassell, Jr., Pacific Union College president. “As a biologist, he was highly respected among his professional peers for his defense of the creation theory of origins and for his practical knowledge of geology. The many students, alumni and professional colleagues who knew him will always remember him as a dedicated teacher and a loyal friend.”
“He was a person whose whole interest in life was to present God as the Master Designer,” said Dr. Gilbert Muth, chairman of the PUC biology department, in speaking for Dr. Clark’s closest colleagues.
“All of his interests, even his hobbies, were directed toward and contributed to the showing of a divine plan for mankind. As a teacher he demanded a high level of performance. He was a man of great vision, and through his enthusiasm and inspiration he helped others catch a similar view of the life of service for others,” Dr. Muth said.
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PACIFIC UNION RECORDER /SEPTEMBER 14,1981