t `r•-• 'Awe 00- In this month's Perspective I invite you to join me in a conversation with Dr. Alden Thompson, Professor of Theology at Walla Walla College. I trust you will appreciate the counsel and information which Dr. Thompson shares with us. DEVNICH: In the Church there is some discussion about how we should make the Advent message known in the world today. There are some people who say that the Church in its current methods is not giving the "full" message. So, in some cases, material is being distributed to the public which attacks the Roman Catholic Church. In fact, there are some who sponsor anti-Catholic road signs in places in North America. As one who has researched this subject, what do you think of this development? THOMPSON: When some who take the name of Adventist think it's time to put up billboards attacking other Christians, then surely it's time for Adventists to ponder Ellen White's comments on the study of Daniel and Revelation. The quotations brought together in Testimonies to Ministers, pp. 112-19, are particularly striking. Every time I read them I am amazed. You might be too. DEVNICH: What does she say? THOMPSON: In one sentence she says, "We may have less to say in some lines, in regard to the Roman power and the papacy." (TM p. 112) She suggested that the essential message of the books of Daniel and of Revelation is "that the human agent is to be kept out of sight, hid in Christ, and the Lord God of heaven and His law are to be exalted." (TM p. 112) DEVNICH: Please expand on that positive suggestion and relate it to preaching and teaching from the books of Daniel and Revelation. THOMPSON: Under- standing the book of Revelation could lead to a "great revival" among us (TM 113). Not panic; revival. Studying Daniel and Revelation will result in "an entirely different religious experience; the book of Revelation teaches "that the connection between God and His people is close and decided." (TM 114) She cautions, too: "But be not ready to take a controversial attitude." "Let Daniel speak, let the Revelation speak, and tell what is truth. But whatever phase of the subject is presented, uplift Jesus as the centre of all hope." (TM 118) Recently as I was reading in Ephesians, two phrases jumped out at me, ones I remember hearing as a youngster when George Knowles and Don Jacobsen held evangelistic meetings in my home town, Clarkston, Washington. I ran the projectors for those meetings. I heard the preaching. I knew the preachers. My memory also links those same phrases to Bruce Johnston's seminary field school of evangelism in Pocatello, Idaho: "Speaking the truth in love" Ephesians 4:15 "The truth as it is in Jesus" Ephesians 4:21 I'm grateful I heard those words from men who didn't just speak them but put them into practice, too. As I ponder the world now, it seems clear to me why Ellen White suggests saying less about Rome. Given the struggle between good and evil, identifying the "Beast" of Revelation can consume our thinking so that we lose sight of our Lord and forget how to love. DEVNICH: But, now, Dr. Thompson, how do you correlate this with the writing by Ellen G. White of the book, The Great Controversy? Are there some distinctions to be made between her time and our times? THOMPSON: In some ways Ellen White's world was more frightening than ours. In the late 1880s dozens of Adventists spent 1) . , rpstic erspec D. Douglas Devnich 2 � MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 � Cover photo—"Great Blue Heron, " Canora, Saskatchewan, by Alfred Tataryn time in jail for Sunday law violations. Willie White, the son of James and Ellen White, was arrested in 1882 for running Pacific Press on Sunday. Congress itself debated National Sunday laws. You could read Adventist eschatology in the daily papers. Now, however, Sunday laws are headed in the opposite direction and Adventists don't know quite what to make of it and some don't want to believe it. For decades church publications have given the impression that the threat from Sunday legislation was ever increasing. A hint to the contrary was Elder C.E. Bradford's comment in the official 1990 General Conference reports: "Today there are fewer Sunday laws being enforced than at any time in recent years." I hadn't seen anything quite that blunt before in an official church paper. More recently, in Liberty Alert, an insert in the NAD Adventist Review, Roland Hegstad pressed the point further: "Over the past 30 years the growing secularization of society has been a greater threat to our church than have Sunday laws." DEVNICH: Of course, the Church must always be prepared for a reversal of today's trend in the matter of diminished Sunday legislation. But, what is troubling is that often there is an emphasis made by some to the effect that the Advent Movement stands or falls surrounding the enforcement of Sunday laws. Then, in that context there is a strong thrust to "bash" the Catholic Church. THOMPSON: Let me say with emphasis: Our faith must be in Christ Jesus, not in a timetable of events. Trusting Him makes us ready for anything at any time. God is master of the world, not Newsweek or CBS. Like the wise virgins in the parable, we can sleep nights when we are hid in Christ. DEVNICH: Since you have shown that Ellen White senses the danger of attacking other Christian faiths in her day, share with us your view on how things stand today. THOMPSON: I'm convinced that bashing the Pope, Roman Catholicism or even traditional Protestantism is not just missing the point; it's dangerous and damaging. We should know why the "beast" of the books of Daniel and Revelation is evil. And when we see beastly behaviour we should address it firmly. But we must present the truth as it is in Jesus. And we must speak the truth in love. DEVNICH: If Ellen G. White were alive today, from her writings and in view of circumstances in our world, what counsel would she have for us? THOMPSON: If we want to be Christian, most of us will have to say less about the papacy. Strong Adventist convictions too easily sound less than loving. Ellen White knew the danger. She warned against building "unnecessary barriers between us and other denominations, especially the Catholics, so that they think we are their avowed enemies. We should not create a prejudice in their minds unnecessarily, by making a raid upon them." (Evangelism p. 144) The Testimonies are equally blunt: "We should not go out of our way to make hard thrusts at the Catholics. Among the Catholics there are many who are most conscientious Christians and who walk in all the light that shines upon them, and God will work in their behalf." Those who don't live up to the light they have "are in greater danger and in greater condemnation before God than those who are in error upon doctrinal points, yet who seek to live to do good to others. Do not censure others; do not condemn them." (9T 243) "Our work is to study to weed out of all our discourses everything that savors of retaliation and defiance and making a drive against churches and individuals because this is not Christ's way and method." (9T 244) We even ought to make a study of our vocabulary! DEVNICH: Thank you, Dr. Thompson, for this vital information which you have shared. But then, what do we say to other Christians and what should we say about them? How do we go about our evangelism? Let us explore the answers to those questions next month. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 3 It's a green light for the science centre... On April 26 the Board of Trustees for Canadian Union College voted to begin construction on the new science cen- tre immediately. It will be built in four phases. The first phase will frame and winterize the building. No phase will begin unless the money is on hand. Approximately $600,000 is needed to complete funding for the project. Only 812 of 40,000 church members in Canada have donated. Your contribution is anticipated in order that con- struction can flow through to completion without any delay. Please use self-addressed envelopes or tithe envelopes to enclose your donation. Remember to mark "Science Centre" on your tithe envelope. Your donation can make the difference for our youth. Bob Tetz Canadian Union College The Barry Bussey family Karst Family Farewell On May 4, 1993, fellow workers and associates of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada held a farewell dinner in honour of Gerry and Verna Karst. The dinner was held at the Kingsway Pioneer Home in Oshawa where fond reminiscences were shared and best wishes were imparted. Gerry has been serving as Director of Communications and Ministerial Secretary at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada since 1990. He joined the team at the National Headquarters in 1988 as Director of Communications and PARL. Last November Gerry accepted a call from the General Conference to serve as Associate Secretary of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He will coordinate the missionary placements for three of the eleven divisions worldwide. Gerry is well known to many across Canada. Raised in Saskatchewan, he has spent much of his life ministering in the country of his birth. He was a Pastor-Evangelist in the Alberta Conference, a Conference Evangelist in the Maritime Conference and President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Newfoundland, 1979-83. As well, his service for the Lord has taken him abroad. From 1983 to 1988 he served as President of the Middle East Union and in November of 1992, Gerry and Verna travelled to Czechoslovakia to hold an evangelistic series in Most. Verna and Gerry have two children, Julie Satelmayer, presently attending Andrews University and Jeffrey, attending Kingsway College. The Karst family will be greatly missed at the National Headquarters and throughout the Canadian field. Their enthusiastic and unselfish labours of love for this church have reflected the Spirit of Jesus. We wish them every blessing in this new responsibility. Newfoundland's First SDA Lawyer Sets Up Practice in St. John's The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Newfoundland is ex- cited about the accomplishments of Barry and LaVonna Bussey. On April 12, 1993, Mr. Bussey was called to the Newfoundland Bar, making him the first Seventh- day Adventist to become a lawyer in the Province.He was born and raised in Newfoundland. At age 15 Mr. Bussey attended Kingsway College graduating in 1983 and 1984. In December 1986 while at- tending Canadian Union College Mr. & Mrs. Bussey were married. Upon graduation in May 1987 they moved to Newfoundland and pastored the Conception Bay South and Bay Roberts churches. Sensing a call to be involved with the Church in the area of Religious Liberty, Mr. Bussey went to law school. In June 1992, he graduated from the University of Western Ontario, with the Bachelor of Laws Degree. Mr. Bussey is now an associate with Ronald A. Cole, Esq., in St. John's. Behind the success of Mr. Bussey is his remarkable wife LaVonna. Besides looking after their three small children (Carmelle who will be 4 in August, and twin boys, Adam and Seth age 2) Mrs. Bussey continued her teaching and studies in piano. She is also a part time organist for the Conception Bay South Church. On November 8, 1992, she received the A.R.C.T. designation in Piano Teaching from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toron- to, Ontario. Mrs. Bussey was born in Perth, New Brunswick, and travelled extensively with her pastoral family. She also attended Kingsway and graduated in 1984 as the class Salutatorian. She also attended Canadian Union College. Mrs. Bussey plans to continue her studies in the field of business. Mr. Bussey is the first to admit that without the support and en- couragement of his wife he would not have been able to complete law school. They both attribute their success to the Lord's leading and guidance and the love and support of their parents, Pastor Glen and Beverley Corkum, of Seattle, Washington; and Winston and Gladys Bussey, of Minett, Ontario. 4 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Dr. & Mrs. Howard Gimbel CANADIAN ADVENTIST It is Written Program to Feature Dr. & Mrs. Howard Gimbel Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, in the stampede city of Calgary, miracles are happening every day! Recently I had the honour of being invited to an investiture ceremony in the city of Edmonton, Alberta. My long-time friend and school mate, Dr. Howard Gimbel, was presented with the Alberta Order of Excellence by the Honourable Gordon Towers, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. On the same day in the city of Calgary he became the recipient of the Milner Fenerty Pinnacle award. Their reason for choosing Dr. Gimbel was stated in this way: Brilliant surgical skills, combined with a steadfast commitment to leading-edge technology and research, have led Dr. Gimbel to the pinnacle of his profession. A pioneer in the field of ophthalmology, he enjoys an inter- national reputation for excellence. Some of his innovative surgical techniques have become the stan- dard procedure in developed countries around the world. Filled with wonder, I have watched his gifted hands perform delicate eye surgery. On June 27, 1993, we will be air- ing a special It is Written telecast, Sight for Sore Eyes. This program will feature Dr. Howard Gimble and his wife Judy, and the outstanding work they are doing. This is the first in a series of pro- grams featuring outstanding Canadians. Please invite your friends to watch this unique telecast. Henry Feyerabend Maga Book Program Started at CUC After two weeks of agonizing struggles—getting initial financ- ing, finding a leader and a dozen other obstacles, we have seen God's hand in putting together the LE Maga Book Program at Canadian Union College. To get this program started it took the vision of Darcy Dubois from the CUC employment centre; the help of Elder George Dronen; the cooperation of the CUC finance office, involving Darrell Huether and Bernard Skoretz, plus support from several depart- ments at the college; Alberta con- ference president, Donald Cor- kum; and Karl Samek, publishing director. There was also much prayer, many meetings and calls to ASI members and other finan- cially able sponsors. The Lord worked through it all. Maga Book Program leader, John Mohr, a twenty-year-old from Andrews University, gave excellent training. Darcy Dubois is leader of a small Gideon band of the first three students from the college—Len Gardner, Jerry Smith and Steve McCullough. Working in Red Deer, they also invite peo- ple to evangelistic meetings being held there. They distribute free Bi- ble study enrolment cards, pray with people, and sell the follow- ing Maga Books: vegetarian cook books Fabulous Food, Quick and Easy Cooking plus a health book Eight Sure Steps; children's books Children's Story Book (Bedtime Stories), Jesus, Friend of Children; and two message books He Taught Love (12 Parables) and God Answers (excerpts from Bible Readings for the Home). The first few days sales averag- ed $120.00 per day. The highest sales per student was over $180.00 a day. Commission is 50%. Upon completion of eight weeks (280 hours) of work each student receives two extra scholarships of $1000.00. Truly this is God's program for our young people. With such an army of youth rightly trained, how quickly will the Lord's work go forward. These small beginnings may well be the start of something mind boggling that will change the atmosphere of schools in Alberta and then in all of Canada. Karl Samek, Publishing Director Volume 62, No. 6, June 1993, Oshawa, ON June Polishuk/Editor Allan Colleran/Art Director Robin Carby/Associate Art Director CONFERENCE EDITORS Bryan Lee/Alberta � David Crook/Newfoundland Ron Watts/British Columbia � Jim Jeffery/Ontario Lester Carney/Manitoba-Saskatchewan � Georges Hermans/Quebec Robert Lehmann/Maritime This Issue President's Perspective D. Douglas Devnich � 2 Up front: From Across Canada � 4,5 The Macedonian Cry Grace Wallner � 6 ADRA Canada: The Simple Life Alicia Homer � 8 If They're Not at Church, Where Are They? Ann Calkins � 11 Student Missionary: A Philippine Experience 12 Pam Dunn � Reaching into the Community in Service and Love Melvin Boutilier and Jocelyn Cessford � 14 Health-Wise: Creatures of Nature Raymond 0. West, M.D. 17 PLUS It Is Written/Destiny Coverage � 10 Canadian Union College � 16 Christian Record Services, Inc. � 17 Kingsway College � 18 Conference News � 19-24 Weddings, Milestones, Obituaries, Births, Ads � 25-31 Kingsway College � 32 See page 10 for It Is Written/Destiny and Voice of Prophecy Coverage The Canadian Adventist MESSENGER is the official organ of the Seventh- day Adventist Church in Canada. Issued monthly, annual subscription price in Canada $5.00. Out of union $10.00. Printed by Maracle Press Limited, Se- cond class mail registration number 0912. Address all enquiries to 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1118. �ISSN 0702-5084 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 5 ANY PAGES of history bring out a repeated, sad story from which we as Christians, who are reaching out to our Native brothers, need to learn. For years many meaningful attempts have been made by Native American/Canadians to reach out for help in understanding the Christian's God and his "Book of Heaven." The sadness is seen in the often times poor response Christians have given. In approximately the year 1808, shortly after Lewis & Clark had wintered among the Northwest Native people, a group of 21 delegates from the Nez Perce tribe were sent back east to St. Louis to bring back the "Book of Heaven" and a teacher to explain it to them. The Lewis & Clark expedition team had acquainted them with the thrill of the Bible gospel and its promises to the point that these Native men walked over 2,000 miles by foot. Thinking that all white men were Christians, they inquired of the first Anglo fur traders they met at the outskirts of St. Louis as to where they could obtain the "Book of Heaven." Immediately fearing that these Native Indians would do them harm, the Indians were lined up and shot down. One 18 year old Indian boy was still alive, though critically wounded and left for dead with the other 20. The boy managed to escape. It took him two years to return to his people with the sad story of their quest. This was the speech of a Flathead Indian taken down by a clerk in the office of General George Clarke, then commander of the military post at St. Louis. came to you over a trail of many moons from the setting sun. I came with one eye partly opened, for more light for my people who sit in darkness. I go back with both eyes closed. How can I go back blind to my blind people? I made my way to you with strong arms, through many enemies and strange lands, that I might carry much back to them; I go back with both arms broken and empty. The two fathers who came with me—the braves of many winters and wars—we leave asleep here by your great water. They were tired by many moons and their moccasins wore out. My people sent me to get the white man's Book of Heaven. You took me where you allow your women to dance, as we do not ours, and the Book was not there. You took me where they worship the Great Spirit with candles, and the Book was not there. You showed me images of the good spirits and pictures of the good land beyond, but the Book was not among them. I am going back the long, sad trail to my people of the dark land. You make my feet heavy with burdens of gifts, and my moccasins will grow old in carrying them, but the Book is not among them. When I tell my poor blind people, after one more snow, in the Council, that I did not bring the Book, no word will be spoken by our old men, and our young braves. One by one they will rise and go out in silence. My people will die in darkness, and they will go on the long path to other hunting grounds. No white man will go with them and no white man's Book to make the way plain. I have no more words." In 1832 there appeared on the streets of St. Louis, then a frontier town, four Indians, worn and haggard from a long journey. They explained that they had heard of the white man's Book of Life and had come in search of it. General Clarke was a kindly man and took charge of them as his guests. They were shown everything of interest, the churches and theatres, and allowed, what they particularly liked, to "ride on the wheels," alluding to carriages, which they had never seen before. This hospitality and the changes in their manner of living brought about the death of two of the Indians. Before returning to their homes, General Clarke gave the two remaining, Rabbit Skin Leggings and No Horns on His Head, a banquet. It was at this feast the speech quoted was made. When translated and published it was like a trumpet-call to the missionary society of the East. Among those stirred by it was a young physician, Marcus Whitman, of Rushville, N.Y., then 33 years old. He was a bold, sturdy, companionable young man, fond of adventure, and at the same time fervently religious. Answering the call of the American Board of The following lines are from historical documents about another one of these appeals for help in 1832 by some other Native people from the northwest. THE MACEDONIAN RY Reprinted from Native Life Ministries Northwest 6 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Rabbit's Skin Leggings No Horns on His Head Commissioners of Foreign Missions, he and the Reverend Samuel Parker, a man 20 years his senior, agreed to go into the unknown land beyond the Rockies and discover the best means of responding to what became known as the "Macedonian Cry"—Come over and help us. The two men met at St. Louis, and going up the Missouri joined the annual caravan of fur traders going to their meet with the Indians on Green River, in Wyoming. Here they met the chiefs of the Nez Perce and Flat-heads and explained their mission. The first speaker was Tai- quin-sawalish, chief of the Nez Perce, who said that he had heard about the white man's God, but it had only gone into his ears. He would like to know enough to have it enter his heart. The other Indians agreed with him, and, thus encouraged, it was decided that Mr. Parker should accompany the Indians to Vancouver and that Doctor Whitman should go back for helpers. The confidence of the Indians was shown in permitting two Indian boys, Tac-i-tu-tas and Ites, afterward known as Richard and John, to go East with him. During the nine days spent there Doctor Whitman's professional skill served him in extracting old arrowheads and in looking after cases of cholera. This recommended him also among the old trappers, hunters, and soldiers, who looked doubtfully on men who did not drink and gamble and who observed Today the arms and hearts of Native Americans and Canadians are opening like never before for the gospel news of the "Book of Heaven." the 7th day. When back East, the Mission Board authorized Doctor Whitman to engage proper associates for his return. This order he fulfilled by marrying Narcissa, the daughter of Judge Prentiss, of Prattsburg, N.Y., and enlisting the Reverend H.H. Spalding, who had just married Miss Hart. These four young people then started on their honeymoon trip of 3,000 miles, accompanied by the two Indian boys. One of the two Indian boys died near the mouth of the Yellowstone River from a disease which he had contracted from the white man. The other one arrived safely and was reunited with his tribe. He told his fellow Indians of the death of his friend. He introduced his traveling companions, the missionaries, as good and religious men, and said they had come to teach them, so they could all understand the "Book of Heaven." Sadly, two things happened after the Whitmans established a successful work among the Northwest Indians. First, the work of evangelism became lost because of their heavy involvement in helping other white easterners settle in the west. Secondly, no work was initiated to train Native leadership to reach out to their own people with the gospel of Christ. The work of Marcus Whitman and his associates tragically ended on November 29, 1847, when they were massacred because of misunderstandings by some of the Indians. Today the arms and hearts of Native Americans and Canadians are opening like never before for the gospel news of the "Book of Heaven." We cannot allow this appeal to go unanswered again, for we are living in earth's final days before Christ comes again. It is the committed dedication of Native Ministries Northwest to assist our Native people to finish the glorious task of introducing Jesus Christ and His life-changing power to all in our culture. We hope it's your dedication, too. —Information submitted by Native Historian Grace Wallner and from the book Missionary Explorers. This is the first of a two-part appeal for Native Ministries. The offering will be taken across Canada on August 7. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 7 Alicia Homer ADRA Canada Communications Coordinator The Simple Life word we hear often in e ADRA Canada office these days. For the past few years, governments and development agencies have been emphasizing "partnership" as a vital component of any successful programme to working with those in need in developing countries. As defined in development circles, partnership is often interpreted in terms of sharing information and expertise, listening and working with our overseas partners, instead of imposing what we think is best for them. Partnership implies an equal, balanced relationship in which both partners work together to achieve an understanding, without struggling for power, and without one partner clinging to arrogant ideas of superiority and patronage. This is the ideal of partnership which development agencies both here in Canada and overseas are working to translate into a reality. However, the idea of partnership should extend beyond the circle of development agencies and governments. In order for the goals of international development to be met, all Canadians need to be committed to real partnership, when they think of issues such as saving the planet, providing disaster relief, and helping the millions of poor who live around the world. A commitment to true global partnership means more than making a donation to ADRA Canada. It means a radical change in thought—from thinking of how we try to help all those poor folk over there who have so many problems because they have too many children, too many wars, too many corrupt governments, and not enough Western expertise, to consider instead that perhaps we have a large responsibility for all these problems that exist in other countries, and that we have a responsibility for changing things in our own backyard if our efforts at international development are ever going to be successful. Global awareness is now probably sufficient enough in 1993 for Canadians to realize that we and the rest of the few industrialized countries of the North are primarily responsible for the problems that face our planet today—poverty, crippling debt, environmental degradation, and the misery that permeates much of the Third World. This misery is also invading our "developed" societies. Consider that over 2 million Canadians are dependent on assistance from Food Banks, and that in the United States, there are at least one million homeless children living on the streets. Heightened global awareness is not enough to change the state of the world if we are not willing to translate that awareness into serious action. Thinking about world issues, and making the occasional donation to a development agency is not enough. What is required of us is to make a radical change in our lifestyles; the way we live, purchase, consume, waste, and conserve. Problems of poverty in the Third World, the destruction of the rain forests in Brazil, famine in Africa, and the depletion of the ozone layer are not "their problems" which we help "them" out with. These problems are our problems too, and they are largely our responsibility. "The North", which is the latest term to refer to developed countries such as Canada, the United States, and Britain, consists of just 33 countries. "The South", which was formerly referred to as "the Third World", consists of 127 countries. The North houses a little over one billion people, while the South has a population of nearly four and a half billion. At a cursory glance it seems obvious that overpopulation is one of the greatest factors in the problems facing our world today. However, "population size will probably never be as decisive as consumption"' in impacting our environment. The North consumes 70 percent of the world's energy, 75 percent of its metals, 85 percent of the world's wood, and 60 percent of all its food.' The richest fifth of the world's population controls 81.2 percent of world trade, while the poorest fifth controls 1 percent.' Those 33 countries in the North consume five-sixths of the resources that are used, while the 127 countries in the South make do with the remaining one sixth. This does not mean that we are consuming just five times as much as a person in the South—when the enormous difference in population is taken into consideration, this means that each of the one billion people in the North is consuming around 20 times as much per person as the South!' Translating this statistic into a less overwhelming number, this means that in a developing country, 80 people are managing to survive consuming no more than an average family of four in Canada. Even though the large population in the South does have a powerful impact on the local environment, intensifying problems such as water shortages, the consumer habits of the richest fifth of the world's population are, by far, more serious. In industrialized countries, 8 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 municipal and industrial waste amounts to an average of 1.6 tons per person per year— approximately 10 times the level per person in developing countries.' In London, 3,400 tons of plastic are thrown away each day. In New York City, one person throws away 4 pounds of garbage a day. In the United States each year, Americans throw away 16 billion disposable diapers, 1.6 billion pens, 2 billion razors and blades, and 220 million tires. Americans discard enough aluminum to rebuild the entire US commercial airline fleet every three months, ". . If I have very little because that is all I have chosen to have, I am rich: for I have everything I want." and Canada leads the world in terms of waste emissions per capita.' As Sir Crispen Tickell, Chair of the Climate Institute, states quite clearly: "Problems of the environment are not, as many like to think, a problem of the poor; they are substantially a problem of the rich."' In terms of the global economy, almost everyone in the North is rich, not just those who live in a 10-bedroom mansion and drive a Ferrari. If we are going to contribute significantly to protecting our world and helping the poor, we in the North must make dramatic changes in the way we live our lives. As Adventist Christians, we believe in the soon coming of Jesus. We also believe that the situation in our world is going to deteriorate before He comes. With this type of thinking, it is easier to push environmental concerns to the back of our minds, because after all, our individual efforts at conservation are not going to make that much difference in the end. This kind of logic is disturbing, and contradicts several of the Christian principles we profess to live by: Stewardship, simplicity, and service. We often think of stewardship in the way it relates to our pocketbooks, but not in the way it relates to our environment. In the Bible, the first time the principle of stewardship is ever mentioned is in the first chapter of Genesis: God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." At the time of creation, we were charged to be the stewards of our world; to watch over it and care for it as the gift of God. Regardless of whether or not the world is beyond repair, which we as Adventists believe, we are still responsible to administer the principle of stewardship in the way we treat our environment. This principle of stewardship of the earth has powerful implications on our personal lifestyles. I must take responsibility for my consumer and lifestyle habits, and weigh the trivial advantages and conveniences I gain against the ecological consequences that I set in motion.' Simplicity: Jesus said that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The Bible teaches us that where our treasure is, there our hearts are also. In addition to contributing to the destruction of the environment and neglecting God's charge to care for the earth, our Northern lifestyles contradict the Christian principle of simple living. Even though we may not consider ourselves wealthy compared to Ross Perot or Donald Trump, it is still dangerously easy for those of us living in countries like Canada to become ensnared by the trappings of a consumer society. It is almost unavoidable since we are bombarded every day by encouragements to buy. We are shown images of what we "should aspire to, and deserve"—the sight of the few on television and magazines with so much more than we have, instead of the billions that have far, far less than we have. Making a conscious choice to live simply and frugally not only will help the environment, it will help us to stay close to that Christian principle of simplicity which facilitates a closer relationship with God. "As many people who have chosen the spiritual path of voluntary simplicity will attest, the key lies in that word 'voluntary'. 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Call today for dates concerning the required eight day on-campus seminar. • Accounting • Business • Computer Information Systems • Computer Science • Corporate Communication • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • English • History • International Affairs • Journalism • Management • Office Administration • Office Information Systems • Psychology • Religion • Social Science everything I want."' Finally, the idea of service needs to be considered when we think of our personal lifestyles. Jesus showed us the ultimate example of a life of service to others, and throughout the Bible, the issue of how we treat our fellow human beings is repeated as one of utmost importance. God has given us a responsibility to care for those in need, to treat others with compassion, and to help to improve the lives of the poor. This principle of service to others is the reason why ADRA exists, and thousands of people around the world support the work we do by making generous donations, and volunteering their time to work with the people we reach overseas. The principle of service must have an impact on our lives here in Canada, compelling us to alter our habits in our own homes. How can we claim to be serving the needs of the poor in developing countries, when our Northern lifestyles and consumer habits are directly related both to the crisis of our environment and to the reasons why 80 people in a developing country must survive on the same amount of resources that a family of four uses in Canada. Many people make several sacrifices in their lives in order to support charitable organizations like ADRA, and we are extremely grateful and appreciative of your efforts. However, considering that startling ratio that an average Canadian consumes 20 times as much as an average African, I would appeal to you to think carefully about the way you live, the amount you buy, and the amount you need. "Living simply is not the same as living meanly; it may be more about having enough, though no more than enough, of what we really, deeply, want.") The development work of ADRA Canada does need . your support, and your cheques, and your volunteer time, but these factors need to be linked to considering change in our own lifestyles. In addition to our responsibility to the earth and to the rest of humanity, we have a responsibility to God to actively implement the principles of stewardship, simplicity, and service in our lives. Notes: 1. The New Internationalist, 1992, No. 235, page 7 2. Au courant, March 1993, Vol. 3, No. 6, page 7 3. 1992 UNDP Human Development Report 4. The New Internationalist, 1992, No. 235, page 6 5. The New Internationalist, 1992, No. 235, page 8 6. Time Magazine, January 2, 1989 7. Crispen Tickell, Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, 1992, Vol. 17, No. 1 8. The New Internationalist, 1992, No. 235, page 8 9. The New Internationalist, 1992, No. 235, page 28 10. The New Internationalist, 1992, No. 235, page 28 A College Degree At Home? Me? Yes, You Can! A - �I SOUTHWESTERN Adventist College 10 � MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 If They're Not at Church, Where Are They? Pilot Churches Study Reclaiming Methods by Ann Calkins Reporter, NAD Reclaiming Project ASTOR Ladd Dunfield and lay representatives Leroy Clark, Dave Boutcher and Debbie Wheeler from the Oshawa North Adventist Church and Pastor Colin Griffiths with representatives Judy Brackenbury, Herb Larson and Trudy Beyak of the Open Door Fellowship in Clearbrook, B.C., joined pastoral and lay delegates from each Union in the North American Division for a "Pilot Church Launching Weekend" in Columbia, Maryland, April 16-18. Each Union Conference president has selected at least one "pilot church" to experiment with more effective ways of reclaiming former Adventists among the Baby Boom generation—those born from 1946 through 1964, now in their 30s and 40s. Hundreds of thousands of Adventists in this generation have left the church. The pilot churches and their experiments are one element in the Reclaiming Project, an effort to reach out to 500,000 former and non-attending Adventists in the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. The project is being managed for the NAD by the Baby Boomer Ministries Resource Center in Portland, Oregon. The pilot church weekend provided the opportunity for a team of pastor and lay leaders from each church to get acquainted, and discuss in detail their unique contributions to Sabbath school, church worship and outreach. Elder Ron Wisbey, president of the Columbia Union Conference, hosted the weekend. He is chairman of the NAD committee overseeing the pilot churches. Representatives from each of the pilot churches gave a short report about their local church. Projects ranged from the formation of a seven-member "Development Committee" which started a Boomer congregation in a local school in Canada to an "open-campus" church which opens its facilities for community use. Weekly congregational newsletters, focused small group ministries, children's churches and practical, targeted outreach are all approaches which appeal to Adventist Boomers. Paul Richardson, BBMRC director, notes "this time is a buy-in session to highlight the key elements known from research and lay out goals." Four pressing questions formed the outline for the weekend: • If the Baby Boom generation isn't at church presently, where are they? • If Boomers aren't being attracted by the present programming of the church, what will get their attention? • If changes need to be made in the local church, how is that accomplished with the least amount of conflict? • If modeling a ministry to Boomers is the best way to get other churches on board with this important Reclaiming Strategy, what's involved in being a pilot church? Wisbey's sermon on Sabbath morning focused on "Baby Boomers: Hopes and Dreams." He and Dick Duerksen, Vice president for Creative Ministries in the Columbia Union, will be working in close consultation with the Baby Boomer Ministries Resource Center (BBMRC) throughout 1993 and 1994. Facilitators for the weekend included Leslie Bumgartner, pastor of the Dublin, Ohio Church who presented Friday night's address; Esther Nakashima, whose meditative music brought a strong spiritual tone to the Sabbath; and Paul Richardson who led out in interactive introductions. At the conclusion of the pilot church weekend, pastors and lay representatives left for home with a keener sense of their own identity and mission, as well as the importance of finding out how to win back former Adventists. The Baby Boomer Ministries Resource Center is committed to help in this vast Reclaiming Project throughout North America. Informational resources and consultant services are available for local church projects. "We want to gather information about what works and what doesn't—both are valuable to the local church. And we are very excited about the potential for cross- pollination of ideas..." said Richardson. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 11 A Philippine Experience by Pam Dunn "For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me; I was in prison and you came to me. ... And the King will answer and say to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me." —Matthew 24:35, 36, 40 T heopportunity of being a Student Missionary last year taught me a lot, not only about a new culture and people, but about myself. The learning process so I found someone else and she backed out. Repeating this process five times I finally realized God must have other plans— maybe He wanted me to go by myself. So that is what I did. A wave of heat engulfed me when I stepped off the plane in Manila (the capital of the Philippines). I was pushed and shoved along with what seemed like a million other people through immigration, baggage pick-up etc. and then I found myself in a jeepney (modified jeep used for public transportation) on the way up rough roads to the remote mountain village of Banaue where my home would be for the next seven months. After settling in my "turkey-shed" home I realized I had a lot to learn. Since the only way to learn is by experience, to work I went. I pounded rice, winnowed rice, planted rice, cooked rice and ate rice. I washed my clothes by hand, and got used to cold showers. I learned to read and write by candlelight and sleep through typhoons and earthquakes. I also got to practice throwing shoes at cockroaches, spiders, mice, rats, and other creepy crawlies. But the most important lesson was learning to understand and communicate with the people, so I attempted to learn the local dialect. At first I was sure I'd never learn more than a few words, but by writing each word down and using it as often as possible, I could soon "get the drift" of most conversations. However, the more I understood the more there was to learn. So while I taught English, Math, and began when my friend decided to go to Africa with her parents instead of to the Philippines with me. "That's OK", I thought, "I can find someone else." I did, and she backed out too, Pam in her "backyard". MISSIONARY 12 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Science to my pupils, they taught me about the Philippine language, country, and culture. Some things a person has to remember to do, such as drink only super clean water, hang on tight in the overcrowded jeepneys, never pet the street animals, always check your shoes before putting them on, don't go barefoot, always carry an umbrella and handkerchief, don't point, and always have your own toilet paper. But there is more to being a Student Missionary. The whole purpose is to share God's love with those who don't know it, and in the process of sharing, my own experience deepened because the only one I could fully rely on was Jesus. Through each experience He was there. I was asked to organize a group for the young people in the church. We worshiped, witnessed, studied and played together. I was thrilled to witness several of my group take their stand for the Lord and be baptized. They were some of the first young people to join the Seventh- day Adventist Church in Banaue. Pray that they will remain faithful to Jesus in that predominantly Catholic area. One week a group of theology students came up from Philippine Union College to do a Small Group Outreach Project , and I joined them. We left early Sunday morning and rode two hours over bumpy, dusty roads in a jeepney full of rice, with all the guys on the roof. Then we had to hike for two hours—across a swinging bridge over a river, on narrow paths between rice terraces and then up a steep jungle trail. It was awesome! At first all the guys were offering to help me, (they were from Manila, not used to much exercise), but at the end they were barely stumbling along and I was still out in front. They were amazed and kept asking if I was used to walking. We hiked way up in the mountains. It was beautiful, but the Canadian Rockies are better. There were two other girls in the group, one a Filipino the other Chinese. Everyone stayed in the schoolteacher's house. The four ladies in her small bedroom and the guys in the other room. Jane (the Chinese girl) and I slept on the "bed". It was a piece of plywood and I only had about 1-112 feet, if that, and one small blanket. I thought I wouldn't sleep at all, but I slept soundly. Our leader divided us into groups for work jobs, so I had to cook (over a fire), wash dishes (Filipino style), fetch water and help with worship. In the mornings we went out to dig. They are trying to build a church so we had to chop out the side of a hill by hand to make enough flat space to build. Someone got on top and chopped with a pick-like thing, knocking down clumps of dirt, then those at the bottom shoveled it up and dumped it over the other bank. It was hot, hard work. In the afternoons we went visiting. One day we visited a man with leprosy who had been 10 years living alone way out on a hillside. The trail was very narrow with long grass way above my head. It was very steep up on one side and down on the other. We hiked up a mountain peak and could see a long way. The river was winding all over down in the valley. Another afternoon we hiked about an hour to another barrio (little community). The trail went through rice terraces full of water. Women wearing big straw hats were working in them. We visited an old, sick man, sang for him and prayed. The next day we found out he had died. In the evenings we did things for the villagers. First night a worship, second night we organized games for everyone and then they did a Filipino dance. The next two nights we had health lectures. I could understand more than the PUC students (about 10 words) of Ifugao. It's funny, they are all Filipino but some speak Ilocano, some Tagalog, some Ifugao, etc. and they don't understand each other, so it's frustrating for everyone. Friday morning we started our hike out at 5:30 a.m. so we wouldn't miss the jeepney, but we had to wait at the road for 3 hours anyway (Jeepneys don't run on schedule). One finally came and we crowded in, almost sitting on other people, along with meat, chickens, and whatever else. Then we ran out of gas. There was a pig on the roof and whenever it squealed Jane got really scared. We eventually made it back to Banaue. Although it was scary at times, being a Student Missionary was one of my greatest experiences. If you ever get a chance— GO FOR IT! MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 13 Halifax Seventh-day Adventist food bank. Mel Boutilier, director, shaking hands with Jocelyn Cessford the newly appointed coordinator and Pastor John Gilbert. "Reaching i by nto the Community in Service and Love" Melvin Boutilier and Jocelyn Cessford HIS is the slogan of HIS e Parker Street Food Bank and over the past seven years, this little building at the back of the Halifax Seventh-day Adventist church, has been a real blessing to the needy of the surrounding neighbourhoods from which most of our clients come. From this small, renovated, single car garage (approx. 12 x 16 ft.) the cheerful volunteers serve over 200 people per week. Sometimes the place is so crowded it's hard getting through the door. This was especially true last winter as the temperatures plummeted to record lows. Still they came, not only requesting food or clothing, but sometimes many are in need of counsel or just a caring shoulder to lean on in times of stress and grief. During 1992 we had 9,159 visits to our food bank and they received food for a total of 17,840 persons including 5,746 children. During the 1992 Christmas season we provided special assistance to 650 families in the form of complete Christmas dinners. In addition we are presently conducting a cooking school for groups of 8-10 persons to help them learn to cook in a nutritious and economical manner. Not only are they learning how to cook better for themselves and their • families, but we try to provide social and emotional support as well. During Halloween some of the students of Sandy Lake Academy instead of going door to door collecting treats for themselves, decided instead, under the direction of Mel Boutilier, director of the food bank, to go collecting cans and other non- perishable foods from the neighbourhood to help meet the needs of those forced to use the food bank. This was advertised on the local radio station, and the response of the public was terrific. That night the young people collected over 3,000 items. In addition to all these activities our pastor, John Gilbert has been conducting Breath Free Programs for which the Halifax church has become well known. The smoking cessation classes are generally held at one of the local hospitals, giving an atmosphere related to health care. Medical professionals, workers with Smoke Free another is being planned for the workers at the Halifax's Nursing Homes. One of the real benefits reaped from this public service along with the work done through the church's food bank, is the relative ease in which the church raises almost a quarter of the Maritime Conference's Annual Ingathering goal. The greatest satisfaction, however, is to behold the joy on the faces of those who quit smoking and hear how glad they are that they "kicked the habit" and how much they appreciate what the church has done for them. We would like to thank the following people for their help in carrying out the programs above men- tioned: the former coor- dinator of the Parker Street Food Bank, Linda Gilbert, Nova Scotia, the local cancer and lung associations, have become accustomed to referring their smoking patients to Pastor Gilbert. As this article is being written a Breath-Free program is planned to start soon at a local hospital and 14 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Food donated for helping the needy at our Parker St. food bank. Raymond Pickham, Valorie Bremner, Erva-Lynn Pearce for their work as volunteers. For their many years of service I would especially like to thank Ivy Bailey, Victoria Covey and Helen Lantz. Without these ladies volunteering their time as receptionists the running of the food bank would be very difficult. Also, special thanks to many of the students over the past couple of years. Also the members of the Halifax church for their kind support and prayers. There are also many other churches in the area who "Jesus has given us the privilege of being partners with Him in setting captives free" weekly donate food to help and also a wonderful man who not only buys and collects food weekly for the food bank, but he also collects toys for our Christmas toy store. Thank- you Gordon Devlin. Jesus has given us the privilege of being partners with Him in setting captives free and we pray for His continued blessing in working with Him through the food bank, the cooking schools, and the Breath-Free program and other opportunities He lays at our feet. Mel Boutiler with Dawn Graves, one of the collectors of the Halloween food drive. Some of the 3,000 cans and non-perishable goods collected by Sandy Lake Academy students. Pastor John Gilbert and volunteer Valorie Bremner filling an order for food. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 15 Canadian Union College Class of 1993 MS ADVENTIST COLLEGE IN CANADA . . Grads Receive Degrees in Historic Ceremony Pomp and pageantry, fanfare, and yes, even a touch of frivolity—that was graduation, 1993. With all the grandeur due such a momentous occasion, Canadian Union College recog- nized the class of 1993 for its educational achievements. The sun broke out of rain clouds on Sunday, April 25, and shone through the stained glass win- dows adding a glint to purple and gold banners while warming the caps and gowns of 59 graduates as they received their degrees. Dr. Walter Worth, the chair of the Alberta Private Colleges Ac- creditation Board, in a commence- ment address entitled, "From Beneficiary to Benefactor," challenged the graduates to adopt a goal of service, both for a sense of personal fulfilment, as well as for the obvious enhancement of society. Dr. Worth's presence at the ceremonies was, in part, to recognize the first spring convoca- tion in which CUC presented its own accredited degrees. Highlights of the graduation in- cluded the recognition of summa cum laude graduate and class president, Marino Romito, as valedictorian; the presentation of the Zapara award for teaching ex- cellence to biology associate pro- fessor Don Abbey; Pastor Bill Spangler's consecration sermon; and the stimulating baccalaureate address given by Dr. Alden Thompsen, author and professor of Biblical Studies at Walla Walla College. Guests from as far away as England came to share in the celebrations with the graduates. The event marked the largest single conferral of degrees in the history of the college. The class's motto, "Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity," was aptly chosen as it became obvious throughout the weekend's celebrations that the class of 1993 is indeed in tune with its destiny. Read about CUC's Maga Book Project on page 5. CUC Student Missionaries Again, students from Canadian Union College have decided to spend a year serving as student missionaries. Jason Irish and Mark Dukeshire are planning on becom- ing student missionaries in Lebanon this summer. Presently there are seven CUC students who are serving as student mis- sionaries; Dave Buttler, Jeff Kapiniak, Greg Kapiniak, Aris Tilstra, Johny Hanuse, Rowell Puedivan, and Brian Rothenburger. Students find that becoming a student missionary has many ad- vantages, such as the adventure of travelling to different countries, and learning new things about diverse cultures. Irish, a sophomore, says that he is going for the opportunity to "meet new people and to become closer to God." Brian Leavitt, Vice President for Student Services, thinks "it is an ideal time for students to do this." Students can take a break from school and use the experience to see what is involved in becoming a missionary. Mark Witas, Cam- pus Chaplain, said that two of the main reasons that students do become student missionaries are "to get their heads together on what they want to do with their lives and to give something back." As a former student missionary, Janet Wasylyshen says, "It helped me to understand myself and my purpose in life." Janet taught English and Bible to children in Korea and found it to be a positive experience. Before students are thrown into their new life, they go through an orienta- tion to find out what is expected of them, and how they are to act in the society. This helps them to relate to the culture and their role in it. There are relatively few com- plications in becoming a student missionary and it is a great way to meet new types of people, to get to know yourself, and to become closer to God. Dateline Registration �August 30 Classes begin � August 31 Opening Convocation September 3 Freshman Orientation September 10, 11 Campus Ministries Retreat September 17-19 College Days � October 3, 4 Alumni Weekend October 29-31 An Interview with the Romitos Marino Romito, his wife Susan, and their son, moved to College Heights four years ago from Hamilton, Ontario, when Marino decided that he wanted to study theology. The Romitos have been married for eight years and now have two boys, Philip and Jessie. Both Marino and Susan have a two-year degree in Horticulture, which helped them take on the project of landscaping the campus. Marino has attended Canadian Union College for the past four years and this April he graduated with gold cords and the college's highest academic award, summa cum laude. Marino says that he wants to get involved with the youth ministries in the church. "When I got involved with the youth on this campus, they encouraged me to become a youth leader. The young people are our church's most precious resource, and I feel that we need to be positive role models for them and encourage them to take part in Christianity and enjoy it!" The Marino Romito family Marino has been driving the col- lege's tour bus on many tours with many different groups, such as the band, choir and Acronaires. He has also been involved with the intra- mural program here on campus. The Romitos have made as much of an impact on this campus as the campus has made on their lives. Marino has made tours very special for many students, and their efforts towards campus beautification have shown their dedication to this college. 16 � MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Wa• e by Raymond 0. West, M.D. jkairg Creatures of Nature The expression "Mother Nature" has a confident, dependable ring. In recent years we've tended to desecrate most of society's tried and true. We see religion as the opiate of wimps and burn the flag with impunity. But somehow Mother Nature always comes out as OK. If it's "natural," it's got to be good. When we think of health and healing, we want all options catalogued in the "natural" roster. If it's "native," it's OK; but if man has "programmed it," it has become less than "natural" and, consequently, questionable. An example—many of us avoid pasteurized milk and pay more for "natural" milk. Pasteurized milk is suspect, because man has manipulated it. Look at herbs used for healing. On the basis of naturalness, we should expect that herbs would be universally approv- ed if altered by man and placed in the form of a pill or bottled as a liquid.They have become less "natural," even dangerous. One fact is indisputable. Even "natural" entities can be overdone. For instance, sunlight is "natural." Too much sunlight is a sunburn. Much too much is suicide. Pure water is "natural." Too much water introduced into the human system is toxic and death-dealing. So we champion moderation even in "natural" things. Not uncommonly, your Health-Wise columnist sees reports on the use of "natural vitamins." Recently we learn- ed of a teenage girl who swallowed a million units of vitamin A because she believed that it would correct her acne. She believed it because healthy skin re- quires vitamin A. With prompt care she survived. She was lucky, because too much vitamin A can kill you. Vitamin B, a water-soluble vitamin otherwise known as niacin, is in small amounts, essential for life. Niacin can do some good things like lowering the body's cholesterol stores and elevating the good kind of cholesterol—the HD cholesterol. So, currently, it's in vogue to take niacin in abundance to control a high level cholesterol. But let's reckon with this: Too much niacin can overwhelm the liver, and cell by cell it dies. Or look again at vitamin C. A more benign, more "natural" molecule money cannot buy nor nature can provide. Some have even suggested that ascorbic acid is the basic molecule of life itself. Nutri- tionists everywhere would agree that 60 milligrams a day is about optimal for most adults. No scurvy on 60 milligrams a day. But a few supporters of vitamin C recommend 10, 20, up to 100 times that amount, and "natural" may give way to nutritional doom. Such megadoses can cause kidney destruction and death. Your Health-Wise reporter does not assume the role of nutritional debunker; he merely pleads for moderation in "naturalness." Remember, when you're studying herbs (and lauding them as a gift from Mother Nature) that marijuana, tobacco, most mushrooms, are as "natural" as can be, but in their own way, destructive of you and me. More later on an intriguing subject. lii Christian 2 vic RSeercordes, Inc. Children Helping Children During the week of May 3-7, the College Park Elementary School in Oshawa, Ontario, were involved in Physically Challenged Awareness Week. Christian Record was in- vited to present the assembly to close out the week. Spearheaded by the Grade Five class and in particular, three young ladies, the school raised funds to send a blind child to camp. The class even held a bake sale and gave the proceeds to the fund. During the assembly, a cheque was presented to Mrs. Pat Page, Ex- ecutive Director. CRS was pleased to present a certificate of appreciation to the school to be hung in the hallway. After the assembly, a Christian Record Representative visited each classroom with braille cards and explained how to decode a braille message. The representatives were pleased at the number of questions asked and the interest shown. Felipe Movilla, District Representative in the Metro Toronto area, presented a Blind Awareness assembly at Crawford Adventist Academy. The grades Kindergarten to Grade 6 also took on the task to sponsor a blind child to camp. After answering questions and presenting a video on how to treat a blind per- son, as well as a video showing the work of CRS, the children of CAA presented Felipe with a cheque to sponsor a blind child to camp this summer. A Certificate of Appreciation was also presented to CAA to be hung in their school. Because two schools cared, two blind children will be able to attend camp this sum- mer. If your class, or school would be willing to sponsor a child to camp, please contact your nearest District Representative or contact our office. Help us to help our blind friends ex- perience activities which we as sighted peo- ple take for granted! Nancy Issa, Caroline Marceau and Natasha Woods accepted a certificate of appreciation from Pat Page, executive director. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 17 KINGSWAY COLLEGE SEEKS SEVENTH SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR ITS ACADEMY ALUMNI ADVANCEMENT CHALLENGE Your Gift Is Requested By June 30, 1993 Kingsway College Alumni have contributed a total of $211,234 to the school's AAA Challenge over the past six school years, enabling their school to receive Challenge Grants each year. Giving to the program has increased annually, as illustrated by this graph prepared by the North American Division Philanthropic Services for Institutions: • .menam � .mirdm \ � Amr.mie'`,•‘•\\ Ammo. \\ gee � ago � psi � ion KIngeway College 1986-87 to 1991-92 AAA Challenge increases Kingsway's goals each year and it is always a challenge to meet them. 1992-1993 results to May 15 are as follows: 1992-1993: DONORS DONORS 470 865 $46,000 DONORS TO MAY 15 DONOR GOAL, JUNE 30 $33,938 DONORS TO MAY 15 DONOR GOAL, JUNE 30 All donated funds go directly for student financial assistance. Gifts of $10 to $3,220 may be counted this year. The school seeks Alumni who will support the program by sending their name and at least the minimum donation of $10, because the Donor Goal of 865 people is the greatest challenge. Alumni Weekend guests responded generously, contributing over $10,000. These numbers are included in this report. THANK YOU to 470 alumni who have donated so far this year. THANK YOU to 395 Alumni who will join them now for success by June 30! 18 � MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Standing between Pastor Belonio, left, and Pastor Aliga, right, are the very happy new members of the Montreal Filipino S.D.A. Church. Large Baptism at Westmount Evangelist A. Booker, assisted by Pat Langley, Noble Alexander and musicians Zenia Brown, June Waugh and Petula Clarke, led out in a three-week crusade at the Westmount Church in Montreal. The culmina- tion on April 17 was a baptism of 35 persons, some of whom are pictured here with President Samms. QUEBEC limited" Gospel Crusade Comes to Montreal "Salvation Un To celebrate its tenth anniver- sary, the Montreal Filipino S.D.A. church decided to sponsor the "Salvation Unlimited" Gospel Crusade of evangelist George Atiga. Under the leadership of Pastor Darielyn Belonio, a plan- ning committee was set up early in the process and organized and publicized this event. Evangelist George Atiga, who heads the Asian churches of North America Division, has travelled throughout the United States, Canada and Asia to spread his "Salvation Unlimited" message. Complemented by the use of visual aids and music, the crusade consisted of 17 meetings held from March 26 to April 17, 1993. The main theme is how, through his acceptance of Christ's life-giving grace, the believer can be saved and see his life completely transformed. Throughout his presentations, Pastor Atiga uses a proper blend of humour and anec- dotes to illustrate and sustain his listeners' attention. Each meeting ended with an appeal to the au- dience to respond positively to Christ's gift of grace and was followed by the serving of refreshments in the fellowship hall. Whether measured by atten- dance statistics or the enthusiasm generated, this gospel crusade can only be described as a great suc- cess. On the last day of the crusade, which was the most beautiful in our young church history, 25 persons were baptized. Ten precious individuals were also accepted through profession of faith. Global Mission A layman in Quebec City, I. Sirois, met Mrs. E. Lessard as he was go- ing door to door. Mrs. Lessard studied the Bible with Mr. Sirois and Pastor I. Morris. She was bap- tized on February 6, 1993. She is accompanied here by Pastor Morris. Baptism in Quebec City Family Day Includes Baptism A focus on the family service by Pastor Samms included a baby dedica- tion and a baptism. Michael Seta, Mohammed Bakel, Latoya Lavalas and Velma Henderson joined the church through baptism and were welcomed by the members of the Westmount congregation. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 19 New members baptized in Victoria, B.C. during the Revelation '93 evangelistic campaign. BRITISH COLUMBIA Revelation '93 Brings Large Crowds and Miracles "We were taken aback by the crowd on opening night" reports a Victoria church member." Another said, "This is the greatest thing to happen to our church in 41 years." Both were referring to Revelation '93 meetings being con- ducted by evangelist Leo Schreven. Opening night the crowd was overwhelming and unbeknown to us the custodian closed the door after exceeding the fire code regulations, turning many away. We immediately began double sessions for the en- tire seminar and were then able to accommodate the crowd. So far 63 precious souls have been added to the church. Vancouver Central had a capacity crowd for opening night with Evangelist Henry Feyera- bend. More than 300 guests were in attendance and 100 guests were still in attendance when the meetings closed. A nightly miracle was experienced as two guests who do not speak English well understood Elder Feyerabend's message clearly in their own language. "I can understand you in the meeting, but not at the door," said a Yugoslavian im- migrant through a translator to evangelist Henry Feyerabend, speaker of the Canadian It Is Writ- ten telecast, as he greeted the crowd leaving his Vancouver, B.C. Crusade. A bilingual Adventist friend had brought him to the meeting held at the Central Church, and notic- ed him becoming absorbed in the message. He was amazed to see that he was hearing it in his own language! As a former Communist pilot he had attended only to see what a religious meeting was like. He became interested and is now attending church. Later in the series, Pastor Feyerabend learned that an Arabic-speaking lady visiting her daughter was experiencing the same phenomenon. She has asked to be introduced to an Adventist pastor in Jerusalem so she can study for baptism. Approximately 20 baptisms have been reported from Vancouver Central. The Surrey meetings were presented by conference evangelist Ray Halvorson assisted by Pastor Don Kack. So far four people have been added to the Surrey Church. The Richmond meetings under the leadership of Verne Snow resulted in a harvest of seven new members. Nanaimo, Sechelt, and the Filipino churches have added approximately ten new members. More than 1,000 guests attended Revelation '93 reports evangelism coordinator Charles Brown. Liberty Comes to the Capital Back row, left to right: Alf Lennox, Gerry Chipeur, Lewis Stout, and Darrel Huenergardt. Middle row: Clayton Pritchett, Dick Fenn, Vern Alger, Clifford Goldstein, Angela Holdsworth and John Stevens. Front row: Karnik Doukmetzian, Karen Scott-Hutton, Am ire Al Haddad, and Mel Jacobson. Victoria, British Columbia, city of beauty, tourists, convention centres, amongst other virtues, plays host to many organizations and peoples from all over the world. Victoria church family is always happy when Seventh-day Adven- tist organizations decide to come to our fair city, and especially when they join us in worship, dur- ing their convention or tourist stay. On April 10, we enjoyed the special guests and representatives of the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty department of the North American Division, who were in Victoria for their meetings. Our guest speaker for the morn- ing worship service, was Clifford Goldstein, author of several books, and Associate Editor of Liberty magazine. He spoke on material from his latest book, "Day of the Dragon" and gave his insights into the af- fairs in the world as they relate to Revelation, Chapter 12, which is most alarming. Time is quickly running out, and events are quick- ly moving into place for the final "showdown". It was Fellowship Lunch Sab- bath, and the delegation gracious- ly accepted the invitation to spend time with the church family at our large Island Pacific Adventist School auditorium for lunch, where members were delighted to enjoy the company and the good food provided for us. The evening Vesper program was presented by the representatives from the various Conferences and the prac- ticing lawyers who were in the group, each giving a report of the work of Religious Liberty. 20 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Powell River Baptism Left to Right: Bevys Smyth, Pastor Gordon Smedley, Ivan Chamberlain Canadians Volunteer for Chile Project One hundred and fifty Maranatha volunteers including these Canadians, recently completed a massive building effort at the Adventist University of Chile in Chillan. They encourage others to participate in mission service. The delegation members were as follows: Elder Clayton Pritchett—South Western Union Elder and Mrs. John Stevens— Pacific Union Elder and Mrs. Melvin Jacobson—Pacific Union Elder Lewis Stout—Southern Union Amire Al-Haddad—Southern Union Angie Holdsworth—North American Division Clifford Goldstein—North American Division Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Huenergardt— Mid America Union Gerald Chipeur—Alberta Con- ference Elder & Mrs. Alf. Lennox—B.C. Conference Vernon Alger—Lake Union Karnik Doukmetzian—SDA Church in Canada It was a very special Sabbath for Victoria church, and for our new members. Kathleen Piper Alumni Announcement Walla Walla College alumni and friends attending camp meeting at Camp Hope are invited to a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. on Sabbath, July 24, in the Craft Tent. Please bring table service and food of your choice. Healthful Cookery Classes Nine Surrey church men and women planned and presented two Sunday afternoon healthful cookery classes—Sweets Without Deceit (without the deceit of empty calories) and Low Fat Vegetarian Main Dishes—healthy and delicious. Many people have become vegetarian after reading the book or watching the video Diet for a New America. It is advisable for church members to read or watch it too, just for awareness of what is affecting our society. Such vegetarians do not use milk or eggs. They look for other vegetarians to share with. Earth- save is a group sponsoring vegan potlucks. We kept most of our recipes vegan so we could invite Earthsave members and would encourage you to contact Earth- save in your area. Ketti Goudy Filipino Camp Meeting June 25-27 Dr. Rolando T. Corpus, Elder of the Bramalea SDA Church, On- tario, will be the featured speaker during the 11th Annual Filipino Camp Meeting. Dr. Corpus will speak on the theme, True Christianity. Dr. Corpus is also the Youth Ad- visor and leader of the Signet Pathfinder Club of the church. In July 1991 he was elected as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada, of which he says, "This I consider to be the most privileged position I have undertaken." Dr. Corpus is a graduate of Philippine Union College. He finished his medical training in the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Centre, and was a resident in general surgery at the Manila Sanitarium and Hospital from 1972-1973. He came to Canada in June 1973, and interned at the North York Branson Hospital, the first Filipino to intern there. Right now he holds Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, and American College of Surgeons. Marjorie Brown will speak to the. youth for the Sabbath morning church service. Dr. Rolando T. Corpus Missing Members If anyone knows where the following individuals are and their addresses, please send this infor- mation to the Church Clerk, 983 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8V 3P4. Ken Biddell � Glenna Kingsfield Neil Dittrick � Catherine Campbell Don Leach � Carol Gleason Russ Steel � Whitney Gleason Rob Parsons � Celicia Lindelauf Florian Ghiban Don Smith Rod Kingsfield � Elizabeth Smith Bevys and Ivan were baptized February 13, 1993 in a beautiful service of commitment to Jesus. Bevys had known of the Adven- tist Church for many years. He was raised in Burma and attended Vincent Hill School in India before the war years. It seemed providen- tial that Pastor Smedley, who served in Burma for five years should find in this dear man so many things they could talk about in common; so many things which were familiar to both of them although they had never met before. Bevys faithfully attended the Revelation '92 meetings held by Pastor Smedley and he came to know the God of his youth was calling him to commitment again. For Ivan, this was a rededication and rebaptism reaffirming his belief in Christ as his Saviour. This was the first baptism in the newly-renovated Powell River Church. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 21 Everyone is cordially invited! Large Baptism at Toronto West For four weeks Evangelist Don McPhaull presented "The Joy of Faith Bible Revival" at the Toronto West Church. Twenty-two souls were baptized. Ten of the group are shown here. ONTARIO Seven Hundred Delegates Attend Layperson's Evangelism Convention With the flags and map of the world as a backdrop, Jason McCracken leads out at the weekend convention Ontario's first multicultural layperson's evangelistic conven- tion was held in March in Markham, north of Toronto, and was designed to train laypersons in a variety of ministries. Workshops were held for several different language groups— Hispanics, Filipinos, Ghanaians, Portuguese and South Africans. Seven other workshops were facilitated in English. The 710 delegates represented 65 churches in Ontario. The weekend meetings, begin- ning Friday evening with Rick Bac- chus, continued through to Sun- day afternoon with a banquet as the grand finale. Appreciation was expressed to those who organized this very spiritual training session at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Sabbath School by Leslie Pollard was followed by a sermon em- phasizing the layperson's role in evangelism as told by Murray Joiner. The workshops, including specialties such as children's, women's and prison ministries, and a baptism filled the afternoon. A gospel concert in the evening ended a very rewarding Sabbath day. Continuing education credit was given to the delegates; the cer- tificates were issued by the Per- sonal Ministries Department. The delegates returned to their local churches with the challenge to lead their congregations in lay evangelism. Jason McCracken Agincourt SDA Church Plans Inauguration Services The construction of the church is almost completed and the In- auguration Services of the Ap- plecreek SDA Church (formerly Agincourt) are scheduled to take place on the last weekend of June. The following is an itinerary of the services planned for the weekend of praise and thanksgiving: Friday, June 25 7:00 p.m. . . Communion Service Sabbath, June 26 9:00 a.m � Sabbath School 11:00 a.m. � Divine Hour 6:30 p.m. . Musical Programme Sunday, June 11:00 a.m. . Inauguration Service 3rd Annual Ghanaian Camp Meeting Location: Kingsway College Campus, Oshawa Date: June 30 - July 4, 1993 Featured Speakers: Dr. Delbert Baker, Director Of The Office Of Diversity, Loma Linda University Elder Mathew Bediako General Vice President, General Conference of SDA Elder Jacob Nortey President, Africa-Indian Ocean Division Lyle Pollett baptizes friend and former neighbour, Fran Lemke. Lyle and Rosalie Pollett, from nor- thern California were facilitators for Caucasian Evangelism. Patricia Taylor, who had been stu- dying the Bible with Richard Parent was also baptized by Pastor Pollett. 22 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 FAMILY CAMP AUGUST 20-22, 1993 New Frenda Youth Camp with DR. KAY KUZMA Dynamic specialist on family matters Gifted author of many parenting books Featured daily on world- wide radio Guest of NBC's Today Show Relax with indoor and outdoor games or water sports Provide your children with fun to remember! Call the Family Life Department at Ontario Conference (416) 571-1022 Thunder Bay Camp Meeting July 23-25 Port Arthur SDA Church 391 N Court St. Thunder Bay "Reason to Rejoice" Speakers: Nik Satelmajer, Adults Dave Toop, Youth Begins Friday evening at 7:30 416. � 46, This photo, taken at the end of the evangelistic series, shows Cuban/Eastern European members and friends, together with Pastor Hodder, Evangelists Alonso and Goosman and Bible Workers Emelio and Gladys Girado. First Filipino SDA Camp Meeting in Ontario "Growing Together In Christ" July 2-4, 1993 Bingemans Conference & Recreation Centre 1380 Victoria St., Kitchener, Ontario (519) 744-1555 Hear these outstanding speakers. .. Pastor Steve Wallace Dr. George Atiga � Bing Alabata Evangelist �Director � Filipino-American NAD Tape Ministry NAD Multicultural � SDA Church Ministry �Hinsdale, Illinois For more information, please call: Pastor E.M. Adap (416) 660-1326 NEWFOUNDLAND Pastor Hodder with Olga Ma yet, Jacqueline Gonzales, Jacqueline Cruz, Javier H. Vidal, Inna Vidal, Jose Ferrer and Miguel Gonzeles. Historic First... Spanish Meetings in St. John's The flood of refugees through Gander, Newfoundland, in recent years has resulted in a lively Cuban/Eastern European com- munity becoming established in St. John's, while awaiting im- migration procedures. Although there have been several individual baptisms in the past four or five years, it wasn't until this spring that an organized attempt was made to bring this community in closer contact with the Seventh- day Adventist Church. Due in large measure to the suc- cess of the English as a Second Language (ESL) classes held in the St. John's SDA Church this past spring, the Newfoundland Mis- sion Conference assisted in an evangelistic program which saw two Spanish-speaking Bible workers, Emelio and Gladys Girado, spend a month studying with members of the refugee com- munity. As part of the organized approach, Evangelists Eradia Alonso and Henry Goosman held a week-long series of meetings in the church. This photo, taken last fall, shows Enelida Gibson on the day of his baptism, with Pastor Hodder. The goal was modest: to make the Seventh-day Adventist Church better known to the refugee community, and—since most spend only a short time in Newfoundland—plant the seed of the Gospel to ripen at a later time, perhaps in another part of Canada. It was with some sur- prise, and great joy, that at the end of the series eight new members were baptized into the remnant church. The St. John's congrega- tion is happy to welcome the'se new members. Donald Morgan MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 23 ALBERTA Health Ministry Inaugurated On Sabbath, March 6, the newly renovated Community Health Ser- vices Van was dedicated and its ministry in Calgary was officially inaugurated. Amid applause from the au- dience, seated outside on the lawn of the Pineridge SDA Church, came words of commendation from the City Alderman, Yvonne Fritz; John Howard of ADRA Canada; Donald King, Alberta Conference Secretary; and the Pineridge and Bridgeland church pastors, Will James and John Adams respectively. It was a fit- ting time to inaugurate the begin- ning of a ministry the Calgary churches had been planning for several years. The motor home van was purchased co-jointly by the Alberta Conference Health- Temperance Department and the Pineridge church for $5000. The church raised over $6000 to help cover the cost of transportation back to Alberta and for ongoing operating costs. The van ministry—which is a coordinated outreach street ministry by all the Calgary churches—will feature blood pressure testing, computerized health appraisal testing, and a street soup kitchen program. Dr. Donald G. King Health-Temperance Director The Lord has been blessing the work among the Spanish speaking people in Alberta in a remarkable way. "Where there was nothing a few years ago, we have now two well established churches in Ed- monton and Calgary. The work is being established in Lethbridge and Red Deer. Spanish speaking members are part of other chur- ches like College Heights, Edmon- ton Central, Edmonton South, Medicine Hat, and others", says Dr. Victor Schulz, the Spanish Ministries Coordinator of the Alberta Conference. And he adds, "Credit should be given first to the Lord, and then to the leadership of the Alberta Conference because of their support." We have now 47 Hispanic children enroled in our church's elementary schools where there were only one or two a few years ago. Seven Hispanics are currently studying at CUC and preparing themselves to serve the Lord in the future. In the area of soul-winning, the latest baptismal reports indicate that during the first quarter of the year, of a total of 25 baptisms in all the Conference, 13 were Hispanics. That makes up over half of the baptisms of the Con- ference while having only 3.5% of the membership! The Edmonton Spanish Church alone had over one third of the baptisms of that quarter for all Alberta. The Lord is blessing the work in Hispanic Alberta. Daniel and Griselda Chicahuala from Argentina being baptized by Pastor Victor Schulz. Daniel is the former manager and co-owner of two large vegetarian restaurants and a food factory in downtown Buenos Aires, the capital city. He is now the SS Superintendent at Edmonton Spanish and Griselda a children's department leader. Franciso Capdevila, left, a fencing champion from Cuba, came to Canada with his wife, met the Lord and was baptized. They were students at the New Home Immigration Centre. He is now a deacon at the Spanish Church. A journalist from Guatemala, Jorge Juarez, right, was also bap- tized with his family and is now a member of Edmonton's Spanish congregation. Spanish Wo rk Flourishing in Alberta Seventh•dayAdventist Elder John Howard and Dr. Donald King with the conference motor home van. Calgary Central Honours Seniors March 6, 1993, was designated "Seniors Day" at Calgary Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. "Even though people may retire from earning a livelihood, they never retire from God's work," Pastor Ken Wiebe stated in his ser- mon. "Seniors are vital to the function of the church." During the luncheon that followed the service, the seniors organized a "Sixty Plus" club. Plans are to meet at least once a month for fellowship and a variety of activities, including outreach. Jacob and Ruth Gimbel, both in their 90's, inspired the congrega- tion with a piano duet during the worship service at Calgary Cen- tral. Jacob learned to play piano after retirement. 24 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 [ Weddings 1 SCHAFER - CORBETT On December 31, 1992, Lori Corbett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Cor- bett of Hope, B.C. was united in mar- riage to Dr. Randal Schafer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schafer of McBride, B.C. The wedding was conducted in the Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Camp Hope Lodge by Pastor Byron Corbett, the bride's brother and Pastor Robert Schafer, the groom's un- cle. Lori and Randal are residing near Portland, Oregon where Lori is conti- nuing her studies in optometry at Pacific University. WALLACE - HANSON On Sunday, March 7, 1993, Sonja Hanson and Brian Wallace were united in marriage at the Lacombe Communi- ty Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor William Kennedy officiated. The happy couple will make their home in Edmonton. Milestones BOOTH ANNIVERSARY An open house in honour of Roland and Margaret Booth's 50th anniversary will be held on July 11, 1993, from two until five o'clock at the Ryley Com- munity Centre. Friends may contact them by writing Box 231, Ryley, AB TOB 4A0. GOLDEN WEDDING On April 11, 1993, family and friends gathered at the Schulenburg residence in Chase B.C. to celebrate Bill and An- nie's 50th wedding anniversary (March 25, 1943) and wish them many more happy years. All three children were present: Inge Anderson and three sons (her husband, Andy, was unable to at- tend). Gisela Zinner and her husband Harald and three daughters of Millet, Alberta, and Wilfried and his wife Kathy of Coquitlam, B.C. Greetings were received from federal, provincial and local government leaders. The cou- ple were wished many more years of health and happiness. TOJIOC HAAII Voice of Hope Broadcast Available in Canada Nicholas Ilchuk and his team in Grants Pass, Oregon produce a Ukrainian radio program, "Voice of Hope". Sending the Advent message over the air waves to the thousands who speak the Ukrai- nian language in the U.S., this program also can be heard in Canada. With many new im- migrants coming to North America, there is a real mission field and this program, says II- chuk, will be going on national radio in the Ukraine in the near future as well. A list of the stations in Canada as well as those close by which cover large parts of Canada, follows below. British Columbia (Vancouver, Frazer Valley) KARI-Blaine, WA 550 KC 5:30 p.m. Sunday Alberta CKER-Edmonton 1480 KC 7:30 a.m. Sunday CHLW-St. Paul (Satelites Bon- neville, Grand Centre, Cold Lake) 1310 KC 8:00 a.m. Sunday Saskatchewan CJGX-Yorkton 9:30 a.m. Sunday 940 KC Manitoba CKDM-Dauphin 730 KC 6:00 p.m. Sunday CKJS-Winnipeg 810 KC 9:00 p.m. Tuesday Ontario (Niagara Peninsula, Toronto, Oshawa and north) WHLD-Grand Island, NY 1270 KC 12:30 p.m. Sunday Opportunity for Nutrition Student Berrien Springs-The Depart- ment of Nutrition and Family Studies at Andrews University is awarding a $3,000 grant to a stu- dent enrolling in the Master of Science in Human Nutrition pro- gram with a thesis option. For details, contact Winston Craig at 616-471-3351 or Bethany Jackson at 616-471-3386. 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Ward MacBournie and Beulah Boutilier met as students at the Halifax SDA church school. On March 30, 1943, they were married at the Halifax church. The happy couple have been blessed with three daughters: Marilyn (Mrs. Wesley Johnson), Verla (Mrs. Gary Nauss), and Brenda (Mrs. Romeo Savoie); two grandsons and four granddaughters. On Sunday, March 28, 1993, family and friends gathered at the Macbour- nie home to celebrate the joyous occa- sion of Ward and Beulah's 50th Wed- ding Anniversary. The couple received many gifts, flowers, and cards. Culminating the day, Ward and Beulah again exchanged wedding vows confir- ming their love for each other. Pastor John Gilbert officiated. Obituaries BARBOUR-Hartley Barbour was born in Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay, Nfld. March 4, 1915 and passed away in St. John's, Nfld. June 21, 1992. On January 20, 1947 he married Amelia Florence Lane in St. John's. The family continued to live in the St. John's area until his death. Hartley spent most of his life as a sailor work- ing for Canadian Steamships and Canadian National Railways. Left to mourn his death are his wife Amelia; daughter Judy; grandsons Bradley and Trevor; one sister, plus a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor David Crook assisted by Ed- ward Reimche. CHOMIAK-Miss Mary Chomiak passed to her rest on April 9, 1993 at West Park Manor at the age of 93. She was a long time member of the Win- nipeg Henderson Highway Church. A graveside service was held for her on April 16 at Brookside Cemetery where she awaits the call of the Lifegiver. CLARKE-Stirling Clarke was born at Cottrell's Cove, Nfld. on May 3, 1932 and passed away in Grand Falls, New- foundland on April 5, 1993. He married Violet Pelley on November 25, 1952. The family lived most of their life in Cottrell's Cove. Left to mourn his death are: his wife Violet, four sons: Tony, Dennis, Terry and Brian; three daughters: Daphne McConnell, Kathy Warman and Darlene Butler; two brothers and one sister, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor David Crook. Stirling was laid to rest in the Cottrell's Cove Cemetery. CRAWFORD-Helen Frances (Dickie) Crawford was born in Milford, Nova Scotia on May 11, 1899. She passed away at the Heritage Green Nursing Home, Stoney Creek, Ontario on April 10, 1993. Surviving is her husband, Carl An- drew Crawford; one son, Carl Norman Crawford and one daughter, Muriel Crosbie. Helen also leaves seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted on April 12, 1993 at the College Park Church in Oshawa, Ontario by Pastors Ray Matthews, Ken Corkum and Cyril Millett III following the Interment at the Groveside Cemetery in Brooklin. DOMKE-Asaph was born November 1, 1902 in Ukraine and passed to his rest in Revelstoke, B.C. April 20, 1993. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Kellina; one son, Eugene; one daughter, Ada Jarvis, three grand- children and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Brandon/Bowers Funeral Home in Revelstoke, B.C. by Pastor Osborne Lee. Brother Domke was dearly loved by family, friends, and acquaintances. FISHER-Clara Nygrum was born in Bergen, Norway in 1904. When she was in her 20's she came to Canada, and settled in Kerrobet, Saskatchewan, where she married Alfred Fisher in 1930. In 1946, Clara's daughter Doreen died. This event brought her close to the Pitch family, who were Adventists, and soon after, Clara and her family joined the S.D.A. Church. In 1981, Clara retired to the Ab- botsford Adventist Villa, being one of the original occupants. On March 9, 1993 she passed to her rest, with the full assurance of being in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Dirk Zinner. GRIZZELL-Yvonne (Weststrate) of Bellbrook, Ohio passed to her rest at age 37 on April 22, 1993 after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Gregory, two sons Zachary 10 and Caleb 6; her parents, Joe and Mary Weststrate; a brother Peter; a sister Marilyn Lisk; as well as a host of relatives and friends. Yvonne was a tenured respiratory therapist with the Kettering Medical Centre and an active member of the Kettering SDA Church. A memorial service was held at the Kettering SDA Church conducted by Pastor Will Eva and Yvonne was laid to rest on a hillside at the Bellbrook Cemetery awaiting the joyous resurrection call. GRUMMETT-Violet Grummett, nee Jacques, was born on March 4, 1900 in Mitchell, Ontario and passed to her rest on April 28, 1993 at the Paris Willett Hospital. Violet was the wife of the late Walter S. Grummett. Mourn- ing her loss includes daughters Betty Polishak, Sona Willard and sons Donald and Marvin. Violet will be deeply missed by 25 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren, one sister and a host of friends. Services were conducted in Brantford by Pastor Jack Milmine. Mrs. Grummett was laid to rest in Farr- ingdom Burial Grounds, Brantford. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 25 Cr � aDr Vi PROWL, Cd•IMIL09.5 Jewish-SDA Studies Bulletin progn of .1.4.1. SOA cnurr, (Formerly Project Gamahel Newsletter). Now in its 12th year of publication. For a FREE I yr. subscription. write to Project Gamaliel. P.O.Box 80 Interlaken, NY 14847 HAMPTON—Thomas Daniel was born on February 4, 1905 and passed away on January 26, 1993, at North Bat- tleford, Saskatchewan. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Nora; his children, Margaret Griffith, Dorothy Precesky, Phyllis Gordon, Charlie Hampton, and Beverly Gor- don; 15 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren, 1 great-great grand- child; three sisters and two brothers; and nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at North Bat- tleford, SK, with Pastor Clifford Holm officiating. Interment was at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in North Battleford. JAEGER—Emil was born December 8, 1908 at Goodeve, Saskatchewan, and passed to his rest on April 1, 1993 at the age of 84 years. He was predeceas- ed by his wife, Karolina, in November, 1990. They had two sons, Herb, now living in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Gordon of Leduc, Alberta. He also leaves to mourn two sisters, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. LEHMANN—Herbert Samuel was born on March 25, 1903. He was buried in the family cemetery on the farm where he lived all his life. Herb leaves to cherish his memory: wife Erna, four sons; Gustav, Erwin, Otto and Paul; and two daughters: Hilde Tataryn and Elsie Lehmann; 18 grandchildren and one sister. Funeral services were held Friday November 13, 1992, in the Rosthem S.D.A. church with Pastors Roy Uf- findell and Roy Jamieson officiating. LEMKY—Cornelius Lemky was born in Lowe Farm, Manitoba on August 26, 1907. He passed away March 7, 1993 in Whitecourt, Alberta. He is survived by six sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held on March 10, 1993 at the Christian Reformed Church in Whitecourt, Alberta conducted by Pastors Ron Teranski and Wolfgang Hesse]. SPENCER—Matthew. Every birth brings a little joy into the world, as did little Matthew, born to Debbie Spring, February 20, 1989. On February 22, just two days after his fourth birthday, lit- tle Matthew succumbed to the disability present at birth, complicated by pneumonia. His tiny body had put up a good fight, and now is at rest. A touching Memorial Service was held in the Victoria SDA Church on February 30, 1993. Little Matthew is lovingly remembered by his mother Debbie, his adopted father Dan and his new little sister. Pastor Les Anderson gave the life sketch, and Pastor Don Stoyanowski spoke words of comfort from the Bible. TERECK—John was born in Glen Hope, district of Manitoba on December 27, 1914 and passed away in Kelowna on March 4, 1993. He is survived by his wife, Goldie, two brothers; three sisters; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted by H. Reim- che from Valleyview Memorial Home and burial took place in Lakeview Memorial Gardens where he rests un- til the resurrection. WARREN—Agnes Seland was born November 26, 1918 at Alsask, Saskatchewan. She graduated from Walla Walla School of Nursing in 1954, and nursed at the "San" and Portland Adventist Medical Center for many years. She was married to Gentry Warren in 1967. She died at her home at Gresham, Oregon on April 21, 1993. A memorial service was held in the village church at Gresham. WARREN—Thelma was born in Brighton, Colorado April 1, 1908 and passed to her rest at her residence in the Heritage Green Senior Centre, Stoney Creek, on April 5, 1993. Sur- vivors are son Kenneth Nash; 9 grand- children, and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted April 13, 1993 by Pastor Jack Milmine, at the Heritage Green SDA Church where she was a member. Interment took place in Gunneson, Colorado. Births BUONINSEGNI—Steve & Irene are the parents of Natasha who was born on March 10, 1993, at Red Deer, Alberta. GIMBEL—Jere and Bonita (nee Brown) a son, Joel Andrew, in Calgary, on January 28, 1993. JONES—Christopher and Genica are happy for their new baby boy, Christopher Matija, born December 20, 1992 at Branson Hospital. LEVA—Reno and Fran (nee Bergeron) are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Jasmine, born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on February 13, 1993. MASON—Jamie and Patty are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Kyle James, born on November 9, 1992 in Whitecourt, Alberta. REIM—Mark and Colleen (nee Kurtz) welcome their son, Patrick lain McGee born April 2, 1993 at Toronto, Ontario. 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Write AB&B, 9127 North Bay Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819 or call 800-842-4690 for directory or listing information. Moving to the Canadian Union Col- lege area? Contact Richard Munroe at Royal West Realty Ltd. for all your real estate needs and inquire about my 10% incentive plan for the benefit of needy college students. (403) 782-2114 or FAX (403) 782-5505. � (8/93) For Sale—country living, only 3 hours from Toronto, 50 acres hardwood bush. Four bedroom modern spacious well-kept home, new drilled well. If you see it, you will love it. Only $125,000. Church and church school close by. For more information write or phone Len Ilchuk, Box 177, South River, Ont. POA 1XO. Phone (705) 386-0433. � (6/93) Peace Hills Adventist Academy welcomes students from Grades 1-9. This is a two-teacher school located in a quiet country setting 2 miles from Wetaskiwin, Alberta, midway between C.U.C. and Edmonton. If you are in- terested or require more information, please contact Karl Jorgensen: (403) 387-4519, Box 238, Millet, Alberta TOC 1ZO. � (8/93) House Parents needed for Sandy Lake Academy Student Housing, Halifax, Nova Scotia for 1993-94 school year. Responsibilities include the care and feeding of 10 young men or women. For information contact Melvin Boutilier, 34 Inverness Ave., Halifax, N.S. B3P 1X7 or phone 477-3394. Okanagan School Opening— Relocating to beautiful B.C.? Consider the southern Okanagan with its scenic lakes, mountains and orchards in the Oliver/Osoyoos district. Dynamic church and church school featuring the best of educational staff and resources. Our students are enrolling and so can yours. For more information contact the school board chairman Laurence Wallace at (604) 498-4362 or call Pastor Kelly Schultz at (604) 495-2952. (6/93) Resources for the active church—from Hart Research Center are now available from Eastern Canada ABC. Call now-1-800-263-3791. Sample our best sellers! We have put together our most requested Worthing- ton and La Loma products. Call Metro Toronto: 686-6455. Order desk 1-800-263-3791. New Sampler Case (retail $47.15) sale price $39.95. Super Sampler Small Case (retail $43.83) sale price $35.95. Satisfaction guaranteed. Offer available to Eastern Canada ABC customers only. 26 � MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 JURIANSZ & LI BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS H. KEITH JURIANSZ, B.A., LL.B. North American Life Centre 5650 Yonge Street, Suite 1709 North York, Ontario Canada M2M 4G3 Telephone: (416) 226-2342 Facsimile: (416) 222-6874 (2/94) MULTI CLINIC ADMINISTRATOR Have you profitably managed a growing business? Can you orchestrate the efforts of independent professionals to achieve big-picture goals? * Do your sophisticated interpersonal skills allow you to be effective with physicians, other medical professionals and patients? * Do you consistently track and measure progress to arrange people and resources for optimum productivity, efficiency and profitability? * Are you a warm, outgoing person who builds friendships easily? Do others work with you because they like you? * Can you hire and train the best people in the business and help them do more and grow in their achievements? * Can you aggressively promote ideas and services while maintain- ing excellent relationships? * Do you have the courage to commit others to action and hold them to those commitments? * Are the details of financial planning and operations exciting to you? * Are you an expert on revenue enhancement from Medicare and other reimbursement plans? Do you strategically obtain maximum com- pensation for work performed? * Do you want to positively impact health care in your community? If so, come lead our team of professionals to new heights. We seek a top notch administrator who can support and assist physicians and medical center clinics, enhancing their revenue on work performed. For 3 or 4 separate clinics, you will do it all—hire, train, plan budgets, manage facilities, marketing, manage finances and collections, quality assurance, control practice costs, evaluate managed care plans, monitor and improve billing procedures, and train staff on Medicare and other reimbursement plans. Computer knowledge required, five plus years management experience and a degree in business or health care administration. Proficient knowledge in managed care, coding and Medicare is critical. If you feel you have the talent to infuse positivity in a strong team of professionals, making work a fun and caring place, CALL NOW to ar- range a confidential interview. DIRECTOR OF BILLING/ COLLECTION/ADMITTING * Can you build sound financial management systems to support growth and innovation in a healthy business? * Do you have the courage to ask others to keep commitments and overcome obstacles to do what's right? • Do your sophisticated interpersonal skills make you effective with physicians, insurers, and staff? * Can you multiply productivity through people development? * Do you build close, supportive friendships with staff members to help them function at their highest level? * Do you consistently track and measure outcomes to arrange people and resources for maximum productivity, efficiency and profitability? * Can you clear the air to help others confront and resolve conflicts to work as a team? • Can you manage multiple details and deadlines, delegating respon- sibilities to the right individuals? * Can your caring leadership style further the vision and values of a premier medical center? If so, come lead our patient business team! We seek a top notch direc- tor who can systematize and streamline admitting, billing, and collec- tion efforts in a fast-paced, high energy environment. You'll assess and implement new computer systems and deal with attorneys, insurers, and government agencies to improve our excellent collection record. Computer knowledge required, plus 3-5 years management experience and proven record of success in billing and collection. BS/BA prefer- red. Results orientation and excellent diplomatic skills essential. If you have the leadership talent to pull together an exceptional team, CALL NOW to arrange a confidential interview. Phone 1-800-793-0450 or 1-800-793-0451 and ask for an interview appointment with Laura Mussman Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (CDT) Shawnee Mission Medical Center an equal opportunity employer Phone 1-800-793-0450 or 1-800-793-0451 Laura L. Mussman Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (CDT) Shawnee Mission Medical Center an equal oppor unity employer We produce photographs from your home video tapes. We also specialize in high quality black & white laser reprints, restorations and enlargements. If you're not satisfied with our low prices, we will simply return your originals free of charge. Send your photographs and/or videos with in- structions, final size, location on video tape etc., to: PHOTO TOUCH, #1 Reiswig St., College Heights, Alberta, TOC OZO. (403) 782-3241. � (7/93) BE/BC Orthopaedic Surgeon Wanted to join busy practice, situated in the fer- tile Texas Valley with short distance to country's best windsurfing, Mexican border and Valley Grande Academy. Harlingen is a progressive community with an international airport and SDA 1-8 school. Outstanding opportunities exist along with liberal financial package including benefits. For further information call 210/412-7272 or send CV to: Donald Vargas MD, 2121 Pease Dr., Suite 3G, Harlingen, TX 78550. (9/93) A Unique Cookbook—Unique in that these delicious, easy vegetarian entrées have been redone to my liking using ingredients you would usually have in your home. These entrées are made especially for new vegetarians who are looking for a balanced diet without us- ing meat. Potato dishes and salads are included. Send cheque or money order for $7.95 plus $1.00 postage for "Not Gourmet Cookbook". Write Dawna Ganson, Box 851, Lacombe, AB TOC 1S0. � (6/93) "Singles' Adventure"—National Single Adult Camp, Camp MiVoden, Hayden Lake, Idaho August 30- September 6, 1993, a week of spiritual and physical refreshment. Join singles from across North America in waterski- ing, horseback riding, creative han- dicrafts, adventures in life classes and many other exciting activities. For brochure and further information con- tact: Adventist Singles Ministries, 4467 King Springs Road, Smyrna GA 30082, Telephone: 404-434-5111. � (8/93) VEHICLE WANTED To aid in ADRA fund-raising project, collecting local sea shells and selling them to collectors and dealers. Vehicle should be affordable yet reliable on long trips. Please contact: Ross Mayhew 29 Woc)dcrest Ave. Halifax, N.S. B3R 105 Ph: (902) 477-6546 A message to all Adventists concerned about health, wellness and good nutri- tion. This past year I have discovered a company operated by Adventists which distributes some of the most unique and natural health products available today. After using their pro- ducts I became convinced that there is nothing better on the market. For a free information pack on what this program has meant to thousands suffering serious degenerative disease such as cancer, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, ulcers, high blood pressure and other illnesses, please call me, Alice Alexander, at (604) 985-0559 or call toll-free and leave your name and address at 1-800-565-4065. � (8/93) MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 27 Growing up imperfect in a perfect family CAROL CANNON Yes, you can change! Never Good Enough by Carol Cannon Do you ever feel trapped by behavior patterns that are hurtful to yourself and to others? The continuous cycle of addiction and codependence can make victims feel as though they will never break free. Never Good Enough, by Carol Cannon, uses actual case histories to explore the reasons behind addictive and codependent behaviors. In the pages of this eye-opening new book, you'll learn that addiction is a no-fault disease and that change is possible. US$10.95/Cdn$14.80. Paper. How to ore. lee cycle at codepeMence end addiction for Ole ne. genHation Tour the wonders of prayer Prayer Country by Dorothy Watts Do you ever feel like you don't know what to say when you begin your day with God? Or like something is missing from your prayers? In Prayer Country, author Dorothy Watts helps readers experience a refresh- ing new place, where words flow easily and the prayer life blossoms. Numerous practical exercises will guide you to a place of pro- found peace, joy, and fulfillment in your communion with God. US$8.95/Cdn$12.10. Paper. To order, call toll free 1-800-765-6955, or visit your local ABC. 1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2728 C.#1 � x .44 � .41 � • .4i( 'Oil 1, � 14.1 Big Franks 12/20 oz. cans $45.19 Sale $35.95 Free Delivery Western Canada Adventist Book Centre 1-800-661-8131 ,0411, 40,1 Swiss Steak 12/13 oz. cans $39.38 Sale $29.95 Free Delivery FA stern Canada Adventist Book Centre 1-800-263-3791 go° VISA, Free Delivery Free Delivery Vegetarian Burger 12/20 oz. cans Delivered $46.14 Sale $35.95 &4) ...•• • A& An Choplets 12/20 oz. CallS $45.19 Sale 35.95 Dinner-Cuts 12/19 Oz. cans $46.14 Sale $35.95 28 � MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 A new series from a beloved author N ever before have you shared the power of .t dream or the emotions of young love as you will in this memorable early-pioneer series. The Chloe Mae Chronicles, by Kay Rizzo, follows the life and trials of a young girl as she flees from her father's iron rule in search of her independence. As Chloe Mae travels west, she lifts her heart to God for strength to face whatever life brings. Four-book set: Flee My Father's House, Silence of My Love, Claims Upon My Heart, and Still My Aching Heart. Paper. CSS10.95/Cdn$14.80 each. US$34.95/Cdn$47.20 set. I lardcover. LS$12.95/Cdn$17.50 each. USS39.95/Cdn$53.95 set. Available at your local ABC, or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. 1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2706 Comprehensive Index t9. the Writings of Ellen G. White Vol. IV The long-awaited companion book to the three-volume Index published in 1962/63. Covers previously unindexed portions of 27 books. US$23.95/Cdn$32.35 each. Hardcover. Available at your ABC, or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. 01993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2722 Toby's Big Truck Adventure by Reta Spears-Stewart On an exciting week-long trucking trip, Toby learns that the biggest adventure of all is following God. 13$7.95/Cdn$10.75. Paper. Ages 7-12. Available at your local ABC, or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. © 1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2719 Young detective finds buried treasure This We Believe (vols. 1-3) by Erwin Gane and Leo Van Dolson This new three-volume set includes two quarterlylike study guides and a com- panion book that gives an overview of the teachings of Seventh-day Adventists. USS5.95/(dnS8.05 each (vols. 1, 2). Paper. USS10.95/CrInS14.80 (vol. 3). Paper. Available at your local ABC, or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. ©1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2721 The Rockhound Mystery Mary Duplex. Pulled into a mysterious adventure, three rockhounds foil a thievery operation and learn the value of friendship and honesty. US$7.95/Cdn$10.75. Paper. Ages 7-12 Available at your local ABC, or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. 01993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2720 ISRAEL (PPPA) — While vacationing along the Dead Sea, Detective Zack, as he is know by his friends for his above-average knack for solving mysteries, stumbled across ancient ruins of what is thought to be the ancient city of Sodom. Zack hap- pened upon the ruins while he and his friend, Achmed, were helping his dad film a video about famous people and places of the Bible. Young Zack plans to continue his travel in Israel and Egypt and will record his adventures of dodging deadly snakes and riding knobby-kneed camels, as well as his experience of finding the buried treasure, in Detective Zack and the Secrets in the Sand. US$7.95.Cdn$9.95. Paper. Breakfast Cereals made by the SDA Church! Made in Australia; buying this product actually supports Church development! Find Detective Zack and other exciting stories at your local ABC, or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. � ©1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2699 � Try Australia's #1 cereal -no artificial flavor or color -high in fibre -promotes Adventist lifestyle -50% of profits are used for mission work! Contact your Adventist Book Centre at 1-800-765-6955 your ABC does not have them, call (206) 354-5777 VISA/MC MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 29 SINS FRIER lilt it Lic �a ,rcd.tory clidt11111,1cr and p•vpic in his faimll and, humh xhn xmddlit MARIANNE MORRIS 1.1716n Ellen's perfect life shatters. yhe has... R � 0 A' I) A �,1 // The Promise of Freedom. A Famil Crisis. Four unforgettable stories from Pacific Press explore the heights and depths of faith and experience. Sins of the Father by Marianne Morris A raw and painful true story of what happened to a family, two generations of kids, and a church community when silence and refusal to see allowed a child molester to destroy lives. You will wish that what you are reading is fiction. It isn't. Sins of the Father is an urgent appeal to Christians to protect the defenseless and call sin by its name. US$9.95/Cdn$13.45. Paper. God's Soviet Miracles by Mikhail Kulakov In the former Soviet Union, atheism reigned supreme and sought to make God a distant mem- ory. No new Christian school had been built for a thousand years. But Adventist believers there had a dream, and as Communism crumbled, they followed God's lead- ing in building a new Adventist college in Russia. This is the story of that modern-day miracle. US$8.95/Cdn$12.10. Paper. Deep River, Lawd by Jean Holmes As rumors of secession from the Union grow stronger, the Weldons begin to feel the strains of tradition and conscience on their decaying way of life. The Gullah people, who bend their backs in servitude on the Weldon Oaks plantation, also feel something—the winds of change and the promise of freedom! The powerful sequel to Mornin' Star Risin'. US$9.95/Cdn$13.45. Paper. Nowhere to Turn by Rhonda Graham Ellen's blank stare fol- lowed her husband's fig- ure as he walked out of the house and out of her life. How could this be happening to a pastor's wife? To someone who "played by the rules"? Nowhere to Turn, by Rhonda Graham, shares the emotions of a woman going through the pain of divorce and offers hope to Christians enduring crises of faith and family. US$9.95/Cdn$13.45. Paper. These powerful stories are available at your local ABC, or call toll free 1-800-765-6955. 1993 Pacific Press Publishing Association 2724 30 MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 Award Winning Record Producer seeks recording artists. Jim McDonald, winner of 41 Gospel Albums of the Year is taking auditions for individuals, groups and children. Custom record- ings ...all inclusive budgets. Call or send cassette to: Jim McDonald Pro- ductions, 3808 Rosecrans St., Suite 458, San Diego, California 92110 (619) 692-2411. � (7/93) S.D.A. House Sitters—Need someone to care for your home while you are away? We are in the 50's, retired. References available. Live in by the week(s)—month(s). No charge—Write Allen & Doris Otto, Box 1738, Lacombe, Alberta TOC 1SO—telephone (602) 986-3336/(403) 748-3949/748-4511 (8/93) Moving to Nova Scotia? Consider New Minas in beautiful Annapolis Valley. We have a small, friendly, 35-member Seventh-day Adventist church, and a Church School with several openings for elementary age children. Come and be a part of a growing church and com- munity! For information write: New Minas SDA Church, Box 74, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 3V9. Phone: 902-765-3453. � (6/93) Rudy's Motors—attempting to serve the automotive needs of Metro Toron- to, Ontario and Canada from a Chris- tian perspective. Whether service, repair or advice, don't hesitate. Call Rudy's Motors today. (416) 881-1437, 19 Ruggles Ave., Unit #8, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3S4. Open Sunday 8 a.m. until Friday 12 noon. (8/93) Prison Ministries Pen Pal Program desperately needs people to write to in- mates. All mail is screened and chan- nelled so your home address is kept confidential. "I was ... in prison, and ye came unto me." Write for Jesus now! For information: Honey Hope, P.O. Box 1839, Stittsville, Ontario, KOA 3G0. � (7/93) flir Successful computer dating exclusively for SDAs since 1974 ADVENTIST CONTACT P.O. Box 5419 Takoma Park. MD 20912 (301) 589-4440 Travel—Carl & Cindy Chin offer their services in VACATION TRAVEL- Charters-Package and Independent Holidays-Cruises-Trains (worldwide), BUSINESS TRAVEL-Ticket delivery- Car Rental-Hotel Reservations, IN- TERNATIONAL TRAVEL, GROUP TRAVEL-Processing of Passport and Visa Documents. Bayview Travel Centre Ltd., 5440 Yonge St., Unit 3, Willowdale, Ont. M2N 5R8. (416) 223-3344. � (12/93) Dentures — Like to wear comfortably fitting Denture Plates? Then try FREY DENTURE CLINIC, with European workmanship, on all new plates one year guarantee! Phone Joseph: at Area Code (403) 478-6387 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Located in #320 Killarney Centre, 12907-97 St. Edmonton, Alta. T5E 4C2. Denturist of full plates, direct fur the public. 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8. (416) 433-0011. Fax (416) 433-0982. DIRECTORY President, D.D. Devnich Secretary, 0. Parchment Treasurer, R. Lemon Under Treasurer, B. Christenson Assistant Treasurer, C. Ivany Senior Accountant, J. Fraser Coordinated Ministries: C. Sabot, Director Children's Ministries Youth Ministries Young Adult's Ministries Family Life Sabbath School Stewardship Personal Ministries French Ministries Health and Temperance Education, J. Saliba Legal and Public Affairs, Trusts K. Doukmetzian Literature Ministries, G. Dronen Management Information Services Brian Ford, Manager CONFERENCE AND LEGAL DIRECTORY For the information of members and friends who wish to remember the Church and its institutions in preparing wills and legacies. ALBERTA CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist Church—Box 5007, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6A1. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE)— P.O. Box 1000, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 4P5 MANITOBA CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist Church-1004 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 57N OZ8. MARITIME CONFERENCE of the Seventh- day Adventist Church Inc.-121 Salisbury Rd., Moncton, N.B. E1E 1A6. ONTARIO CONFERENCE CORPORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist Church—P.O. Box 520, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7M1. SASKATCHEWAN CONFERENCE COR- PORATION of the Seventh-day Adventist church-1004 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN CANADA-1148 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH in Newfoundland and Labrador—P.O. Box 2520, Mount Pearl, NOd, AIN 4M7. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH— Quebec Conference or Eglise Adventiste du Septieme Jour—Federation du Quebec-940 Ch. Chambly, Longueuil, Quebec K4J 3M3. INSTITUTIONS CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE College Heights, Alberta TOC OZO KINGSWAY COLLEGE 1200 Leland Rd., Oshawa, Ontario L1K 2H4 PARKVIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY College Heights, Alberta TOC OZO SERVICES AND FOUNDATIONS ADRA CANADA 95 Clarence Biesenthal Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1K 2H5 J. Howard, Director ASI CANADA Executive Secretary, Claude Sabot CHRISTIAN RECORD SERVICES INCORPORATED 1300 King St. East, Suite 119 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8N9 Executive Director, P. Page FAITH FOR TODAY and VOICE OF PROPHECY 1148 King St. East, Oshawa, Ontario LIH 1H8 Business Manager, E. Littman IT IS WRITTEN 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario LIH 1H8 Evangelist/Director, J. Mayes RETIREMENT—NAD CANADIAN BRANCH 1148 King St. East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8 Marilyn Pazitka—Associate Administrator REVOLVING FUND 1148 King St. East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8 Manager, J. Fraser RISK MANAGEMENT 1148 King St. East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8 Manager, W. Walikonis SIGNS, Canada 1148 King St. E. Oshawa, Ontario L11-1 1H8 Manager, R. Hosking HEALTH CARE RETIREMENT HOMES EAST PARK LODGE-720 Kildare Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 4P2. HERITAGE GREEN SENIORS CENTRE— Senior Citizens Apartments and Nursing Home, 351 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek, Ont. 1.,8J 1Y1. KENNEBEC MANOR 475 Woodward Ave., Saint John N.B. E2K 4N1. KINGSWAY PIONEER APARTMENTS 1250 King Street East, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7Y8. NORTH YORK BRANSON HOSPITAL 555 Finch Ave. W. Willowdale, Ont. M2R INS. PARK MANOR PERSONAL CARE HOME-301 Redonda Street, Winnipeg, Man. R2C 1L7. REST HAVEN LODGE 2281 Mills Rd., Sidney, B.C. V8L 2C3. SHERWOOD PARK NURSING HOME- 2020 Brentwood Blvd. Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A OX1. SUNNYSIDE NURSING HOME 2200 St. Henry Ave., Saskatoon, Sask. 57M OP5. WEST PARK MANOR PERSONAL CARE HOME-3199 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, Man. R3R 1X2. BOOK CENTRES ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE P.O. Box 486 College Heights, AB TOC OZO (403) 782-4416 Toll Free 1-800-661-8131 ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE 1626 McCallum; Box 1000 Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 4P5 (604) 859-2566 Order desk 1-800-765-6955 ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE Box 398, 1156 King Street East Oshawa, Ontario LIH 7L5 (416) 579-2311 Order desk 1-800-263-3791 ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE 7537 St. Denis Montreal, Quebec H2R 2E7 (514) 272-9756 Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada Change of Address for Canadian Adventist Messenger Mail in this coupon AND address label on back cover. (Code on label is required when making changes on the computer.) Name � Old Address � Postal Code � New Address � Postal Code � Mail to: Messenger, 1148 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1H8 Change of address may require up to six weeks. MESSENGER/JUNE 1993 31 It's part of growing up -ecruitment Office, Kin•sway College, 1200 Leland Rd., Oshawa, • ntario 1" •