2001-4

APRIL 2001

Snapshots of Mission

Contents

Editorial

2 Editorial: Why Settle for Silver? 3 Operation Amigo: India’s Blind

Why Settle for Silver?

Receive Local Funds

4 New Members 5 Teens Witness Miracles on

by Gordon L. Retzer, Lake Union Conference President

Mission Trip

8 Quakes and Other Earth-shaking Events

10 “So You Think You Can Preach...”

12 Andrews University Receives “Largest Single Gift Ever”

13 Creative Parenting: Nurturing Your Child’s Spiritual Growth

14 Exploring God’s World: Hard Water

15 Adventist Health System Midwest Region News

16 Andrews University News 17 Education News 18 Youth News 19 Local Church News 20 Women’s Ministries News 21 World Church News 23 Mileposts 26 Classified Ads 28 Announcements 30 eXtreme Grace 31 Profiles of Youth Cover Since Christmas time, missionary minded members from the Lake Union traveled to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and the Philippines to hold medical clinics, to build a church, and to test a new way to tell the story of Jesus and His love. The Lake Union Herald (ISSN 0194908X) is published monthly by the Lake Union Conference, P.O. Box C, Berrien Springs, Ml 49103.

Periodicals postage paid at Berrien Springs, Ml, and additional mailing offices. Yearly subscription price $7.50; single copies 50 cents. Vol. 93, No. 4. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: Lake Union Herald, P. O. Box C, Berrien Springs, Ml 49103.

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hile waiting to buy a dozen yellow roses for Cheryl, I thought about the February 14th, 33 years ago, when I asked her to marry me. Actually, I had been thinking about asking her for some time, but I just knew this was the moment to ask her to spend a lifetime with me. So I went to Hamilton’s in Chattanooga and picked out a simple but elegant watch and began rehearsing how and when I would pop the question.

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I scheduled a special dinner on Sunday evening (I think it was something exotic, like pizza.), after which I planned to take her to Chickamauga dam where I would give her the watch. We saw each other in between studies and work that Sunday, and she gave me a beautiful card. That reminded me that in my excite­ ment I had forgotten to get a card! But, I figured everything would be OK once the whole plan played out. As we went to dinner she was kind of quiet, and then as we ordered our pizza she seemed to be just a little bit annoyed. I apologized for forgetting the card but proclaimed that I really had been thinking about her. She wasn’t buying my enthusiasm. Although I wanted to pop the question over pizza, somehow that didn’t seem right.

Finally we were at Chickamauga. I pulled her a little closer and told her she was the girl I’d been dreaming and praying about and then asked her if she would marry me. “And I’m sorry I forgot the card,” I said, “ but here’s a little gift to let you know I love you with all my heart.” I’m sure glad she gave me a hug1* and said “Yes!” (“And don’t worry about the card this time, just don’t make it a habit.”)

I once heard a sermon about Peter and John meeting the lame man at the temple. He had been unable to walk from birth and thought the best he could do was ask for a donation from people who had pity. He would gladly have settled for a single coin and was upset when Peter didn’t reach in his pocket. The title of the sermon was “Settling for Silver.” Peter, John, and God had something else in mind for the lame beggar. Complete healing. Total restoration. It’s easy to settle for silver. Easy to wonder what God’s up to when my expectations are disappointed. You’re right, I should have gotten Cheryl a card, and I haven’t forgotten since. But I also believe, and Cheryl agrees, I was on the right track to conclude, “Everything will be OK once the whole plan plays out.”

Why settle for a little silver when you can have new legs? Why settle for a card when you can have a lifetime commitment? Why settle for this world when you can have it all in heaven with Jesus? I’m waiting for God’s whole plan to play out. In the meantime, a know that He is “able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,. . .” Ephesians 3:20.

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Operation Amigo

India's Blind Receive Local Funds by Ron Bowes

school full of visually-impaired children in India is learning the good news that Jesus cares about all of His children, including the blind. This is thanks to the work of Christian Record Services (CRS) representatives and volunteers in the Lake Union and across America

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The students of the Bobbin School for the Sight Impaired receive assistance because of the generosity of Lake Union church members.

her yearly visits to the campus. Both teacher and student have been blind from birth. Elementary-age blind students have benefitted as well. Joan Petty, Lake Union director of representatives for Christian Record, reports that 78 blind students are enthusiastic about new materials they have to work with at the Bobbili School for the Sight Impaired in Andhra Pradesh, India. Now they have desks and chairs instead of mats on the floor. Both Indian projects were initiated by volunteers and friends of CRS, and funds outside of regular budgets were raised in the spirit of Operation Amigo. Larry Pitcher, CRS president, reports, “We feel these mission projects are an important expression

of our world-wide outreach. Our mission field is international in scope, and each project that expands beyond our borders strengthens our faith.” Materials from CRS are welcomed like honored guests in such places as the Chathratti House for the Blind in Trichur, the BD Memorial Society for the Blind, or the Surdas Institute in Kottayam. “In each location, scores of blind people read and reread the publications until the dots are worn out from many hands touching the page,” said Charlene Pembleton, CRS library secretary. Pembleton receives phone calls, e-mails, and letters written by friends of the blind. “They appreciate so much what we do,” she added. CRS is supported by donations from all over the world and by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It accepts no governmental funds and is free to pursue its objectives. “We help the blind see Jesus,” Pitcher said. “It’s a simple credo, but when you see what joy we bring into lives with little or no hope, it is very rewarding.” CRS’s annual budget offering is set for April 14 in most Lake Union churches.

Ron Bowes is Christian Record Services communication director

CRS facts: • CRS has strong Lake Union roots. Established in 1899 in Battle Creek, the ministry is now located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and sends materials into 79 countries.

who recently raised nearly $5,000 to help out in this and other unique projects. A blind professor and a blind student at Spicer Memorial College are benefitting from new computers with speech capabilities, reports Dorothy Eaton Watts, associate secretary of the Southern Asia Division. Word of these needs came from Merlene Ogden, dean of affiliations and extension programs at Andrews University. Ogden contacted CRS after meeting Professor Babu and his student, junior theology major Nirmala Sudaramuthy, during one of

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• CRS has representatives in every state in the Lake Union. These “evangelists to the

blind” make visits to the visually impaired, contact businesses to support the work for the blind, and provide logistical support to blind camps held in conjunction with Adventist

youth camps.

• CRS braille presses and recording studios turn out thousands of braille pages and hun­ dreds of talking-magazine tapes each year. • The Christian Record braille magazine is the oldest continuously-published braille mag­

azine in North America.

• Free services bring hope to 50,000 subscribers who come from all religious faiths and

to many with no faith at all. • All of Christian Record’s services are free of charge and available to any blind or visually-impaired person. These services include: —ten magazines in braille, large print, and on cassette

—a lending library circulating the books, magazines and tapes

—national camps for blind children —personal visitation from representatives; and more . . .

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Michigan

New

Members

Michigan

Indiana

On a cool November day in 1999, after speaking briefly with Heather Darling at the door, I agreed to return later to visit with Jason when he got home from work. My leads took me farther and later then I anticipated, and I was unsure if I should go back at 8:30 p.m. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, I returned to the Darling home, and Jason met me at the door slightly annoyed by the lateness of the hour; however, he invited me in. After a few moments, I knew God had a special purpose for my keeping this appointment. We talked for two hours, and Jason later admitted that he had been praying that week that God would lead

Valerie Clerget was raised an Adventist, but she drifted away from the church and her spiritual roots. Beginning to face some difficult times in her life, Valerie was feeling empty and search­ ing for peace and fulfillment. She want­ ed her children to have the opportunity to have a relationship with God. Valerie considered attending another denomination, but after a talk with a fam­ ily member, she was encouraged to go back to the church in which she grew up. The first Sabbath she returned to church, she heard a sermon that she felt was directed right to her. Valerie and her daughter, Emily, began Bible studies with a wonderful cou­ ple shortly after her return visit to church. In April 1999, the Lord sentThrostur Thordarson, from West Virginia, to pas­ tor the Lafayette and Frankfort church­ es. The Holy Spirit continues working in Valerie and her children’s lives. The chil­ dren are attending our church school.

From left: Heather, Christian, and Ryan Darling; Gordon Retzer, Lake Union pres­ ident; Jason Darling, and Joel Nephew.

him to the truth. He purchased books for his two boys and for his wife and him­ self. We agreed to set up personal Bible studies. After contacting Joel Nephew, First Flint Church pastor, we started the les­ sons. I only attended the first two stud­ ies, and then Pastor Nephew matched Jason with a capable lay person to fin­ ish them with him. After a few weeks, Jason’s wife Heather joined in the les­ sons. Periodically, I would call or visit, and by October 7,2000, Pastor Nephew baptized Jason and Heather Darling into the fellowship of Christ in the First Flint Church. Paula Gardner, literature evangelist

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From left: new members Valerie and Emily Clerget with Throstur Thordarson.

Valerie felt being re-baptized was her way of showing her renewed commitment to the Lord, so she was re-baptized on November 18,2000. Emily, thankful for her mother’s example, was baptized on December 16. Becky Pfeifle, Lafayette Church communication secretary

When I was a child, after my mother died I became curious about where peo­ ple go when they die and started read­ ing my Bible to find answers. By the time my teen years rolled around, I had stopped reading the Bible. I found myself saying that I didn’t believe in organized religion, but if there were one religion I admired, it was the Seventh-day Adventist Church because the members took a stand on the true Sabbath day. Years went by, and the light of truth I had experienced earlier in my life

Russell and Vicky Baker are new members of the Marion Church.

began to grow dimmer and dimmer. Then I married Vicki. She had two sons that needed a father, and I now had a pur­ pose in my life. But there was still some­ thing missing. We attended many different church­ es but none seemed to have that “cer­ tain something” that interested me. Vicki told her friend at work that she was praying that God would help her find a good church for her family. She did not know that her friend was a Seventh­ day Adventist. She gave Vicky some videotapes featuring Doug Batchelor. I watched them with her and began attend­ ing the Adventist Church we had dis­ covered in Marion. Five months later, after getting Sabbath work problems worked out, I decided to give my heart to Jesus and was baptized in February by Quentin Purvis, pastor of the Marion Church. Vicky had been baptized last June. Now I am temporar­ ily laid off from my job. Although I have worked for the company 13 years, I believe the Lord has other plans for me. Russell Baker, Marion Church member

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By the time we arrived in the Dominican, it was 2:30 a.m. on December 27. Because of the long rhe many complications and the hours of delay we had encountered, long delay had been tiring and the customs officials did not make us frustrating, but the Lord was open any of our luggage, soon going to reassure us which they would have that “all things work done had we come in the together for good to them early afternoon as that love God” (Rom. planned. Unknown to us 8:28). at the time, new regula­ Twenty-five excited tions had been developed Michigan Pathfinders, regarding medical three translators, and eight equipment and supplies staff had departed from the being brought into the Detroit airport early on the country, so if the customs morning of December 26, officials had examined 2000, and headed for our luggage, all our Miami. We were beginning supplies would probably the 20th year of Teen have been held in customs Mission Impact, where for several days. Michigan Pathfinders travel Beautiful Gaspar to the Dominican Republic Pathfinder teens learned how to clean teeth, clean used instru­ Hernandaz, where we and operate medical, ments, and even pull teeth during the dental clinics. stayed, borders the dental, and optical clinics Atlantic Ocean where for the people who live there. team members were grateful to be taxiing to the runway and starting our Scheduled to arrive in Porta Plata, able to take a swim after a hard day’s adventure. Dominican Republic, by early by Terry Dodge

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afternoon, little did anyone realize that because of several mechanical and other problems, we would be delayed in Miami for twelve hours! At 11:00 p.m. that evening, we were finally

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Electric power is not always available in many areas of the Dominican, and several times during our stay we had to rely on generators for power. During our first day there, while the batteries to run the equipment were being charged, the battery charger for the dental drill was destroyed by an electrical surge. That meant we would not be able to Hundreds of people stood in line waiting to receive help at one of the dental, optical, or medical clinics offered by the mission team. We were able to help more than 4,000 people during this mission trip.

work. The nearby mountains were covered with vibrant green foliage and colorful flowers. Soon after our arrival we separated all the supplies that would be used in the eight medical, dental, and optical clinics. The Pathfinder teens took turns working in each of the clinics. In the medical clinic, they learned how to take blood pressures, serve in the pharmacy, and assist in minor surgeries. In optical, they helped to screen people in preparation for their eye examinations; use the autorefrac­ tor, an instrument that determines the type of prescription needed; and fit the glasses to the patient. In the dental area, the teens were taught how to clean the used instruments, clean teeth, and even pull teeth—with the help of the dentist, of course. We witnessed several miracles during our clinics.

For many of the Pathfinder teens, one of the most enjoyable parts of the mission trip was working with the children.

Janelle Ruhumuliza, from the Berrien Springs Village Church, and David Mayor II, from the Hinsdale Church, use an autorefractor to test a patient’s eyes.

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recharge the drill’s batteries when they went dead. But the Lord knew our need, and He extended the life of those batteries to last through all eight dental clinics. When the last patient’s tooth was filled during the last clinic, the batteries died, and the drill would no longer work. Then there was the autorefractor miracle. When it was brought out to be used for the first patient, it would not work. There was no way to have another machine sent from the States in time, not to mention the improba­ bility of getting it through customs. So we prayed for help and began working the various buttons on the machine. It started! Every morning after that the autorefractor would not work, but

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each time we prayed and pushed the buttons many times, the Lord would start it when the patients were ready to be seen. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the trip was working with the children. Several Michigan churches had donated small stuffed toys to be given to the children in the Dominican—one family had donated about 265 beanie babies—and the joy on the children’s faces when they were Several Michigan churches donated small stuffed toys to be given to the children in the given a toy touched the hearts of the Dominican. One family donated about 265 beanie babies. team members. Can teens make a difference in the Michigan Conference Pathfinder department. We want as lives of those who come to the clinics on a trip like this? many Teen Mission participants as possible to attend this special 20-year alumni reunion. Teen Mission Impact would not be possible without the help of all those who have participated, which includes doctors, nurses, pastors, Teen Leadership Training (TLT) staff, translators, other church members, and our great group of Pathfinder young people. The experiences they gained will stay forever in the mind of each one. I ask that you will pray that these experiences will help the young people to continue to live their lives in service for Jesus. Terry Dodge is the Michigan Conference Pathfinder depart­ mental director

Estere Galeniece from the Pioneer Memorial Church cleans a patient’s teeth during a dental clinic.

The answer is definitely, “Yes.” Emily Gardner from Holly tells of an elderly man who came to the optical clinic and could not see to read. After his examination, Emily was able to find a pair of pre-owned glasses that were his prescrip­ tion. Now he could read his Bible, and he told her how very grateful he was. Because of experiences such as this, the young people came to realize the impact they could have on the lives of others. During this Teen Mission Impact we were able to help more than 4,000 people. On August 16-19, 2001, Pathfinder Teen Mission Impact will be celebrating its 20-year anniversary at Camp Au Sable. If you or someone you know has gone on one of these trips, please send the name and current address to the

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Twin sisters from the Dominican Republic who served as trans­ lators during the mission trip stand with Terry Dodge (right), direc­ tor of the Michigan Conference Pathfinder department and mission trip organizer, and his wife, Maxine (second from left).

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by James Nash and Mark Becker

Beginning with the experiences on “site visit” to Nicaragua. Stemming the first biennial Andrews Academy from a brief discussion with Gretchen SOW Safari in 1986, evangelism has Whitney from the Maranatha office, played an important role during each he was inspired to try to arrange for res, the El Salvadorian earth­ trip. Organizers always search for a some Bible study work to take place quake that hit Sabbath morning, location open to evangelism, so that before the group’s December arrival. January 13, rumbled down to while the construction is going on, In talking with pastor Victor Burgos, Bello Amanacer, Nicaragua—site of meetings will take place for adults and whose district includes eleven Andrews Academy’s December 31, Bible school activities for children. churches, Jim expressed the group’s 2000, through January 15, 2001, The curiosity and excitement of desire to arrange a site where the mission project—SOW Safari having so many “ gringos ” active in a pastor and congregation would want (Service, Outreach, Witnessing). In building project fact, things began to shake and vibrate seems to create during the morning church service a prime just after the last baptismal service opportunity to had taken place. Even though the 7.6 reach out tremor created some pandemonium spiritually to the with the entire congregation trying to community. The find a way out of the building, the Bello Amanacer church stood straight and tall. Thanks project was no to the engineering of Maranatha exception. Volunteers International, the quality Evangelistic construction of the church, and the plans for this blessings of the Lord, the group was in trip started in no danger at all. Not so much as even October 2000 a crack was detected. This was the when Jim Nash quake. What about other earthmade the usual Students and sponsors from Andrews Academy construct a church shaking events?

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to be involved in nightly evangelism. The pastor’s immediate response was, “This is a specialty of mine. How many baptisms would you like to see?” How do you answer a question like that? Jim’s response was, “Whatever the Lord will give us.” Pastor Burgos estimated that if the group came in, worked on the church, held evening meetings and children’s Bible school activities, there would be 8-10 baptisms at the end of the two weeks. On the other hand, if several Bible workers could be sponsored to begin work in the village a number of weeks before the group arrived as well as during their stay, forty or fifty baptisms could be expected. Expenses for each Bible worker would be

Joy Gravestock and Michael Gardner per­ fect the art of laying block.

approximately $100/month; for five workers to begin work two months prior to SOW Safari’s arrival totaled $ 1,000. There was no evangelism fund nor did the mission have the resources. In faith, Nash assured the pastor that something could be done back in the United States. On his return to Berrien Springs, many prayers and a few presentations resulted in the needed funds. On the third night of the evangelis­

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tic meetings, after four days of church construction activities, 25 people publically gave their hearts to Jesus for the first baptism. The baptism that took place on the The church family: members of the newly constructed church, includ­ earthquake ing those newly baptized from SOW Safari’s evangelistic outreach. Sabbath was the last of four such tional seating; a P.A. system; installa­ services and brought the total number tion of electric service; a concrete of new members to 57. Talk about floor for the Hialiah Church in South excitement and enthusiasm! Every Managua; and seed money for church person in the 48-member project school attendance for children of the group was filled with joy. To be in new converts. partnership with the Lord is so What about the church construc­ rewarding. The SOW Safari group tion? Yes, SOW Safari members went says, “Praise the Lord.” to Bello Amanacer to build a church, In addition to the meetings, several and that they did! In fact, after five thousand Spanish-language El days of work, the sanctuary was Centinela (Signs of the Times) and entirely enclosed, so that Sabbath Steps to Christ were distributed in school and church on the first Sabbath Bello Amanacer, Ciudad Sundino, a were held in the new facility. Two and neighboring town, and sections of a half more days of work finished Managua, Nicaragua’s capital. Funds Sabbath school rooms and restrooms. seemingly multiplied, providing for Even the grading and leveling of the evangelistic materials and supplies; top soil was totally completed. The Bible worker support, before, during, church in Bello Amanacer, Nicaragua, and afterwards; Bible school supplies; is a real testimony to the commitment church platform furniture; congrega­ of the young people and their supporters in helping to finish the work.

James Nash is the vice-principal and Mark Becker is the vocal instructor at Andrews Academy.

Jeremy Moore lays additional block on a side wall of the Bello Amanacer Church in Nicaragua.

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“So You Think

You Can P>ach .J” To launch the DVD Evangelism Project that ASI members raised funds for at last summer’s convention in Grand Rapids, ASI officers and members each preached a series of evangelistic meetings using the DVD materials. None of these board members are ministers, and most had never preached a sermon before.

by Debbie Young

the sermons available in 22 languages. The project was piloted in an evangel­ istic thrust in the Northeastern flood of emotions overwhelmed Mindanao Mission, Philippines. There me as I entered the gym for the were 336 evangelistic series happen­ last time. Now I looked into ing simultaneously with 34 of the sites the eyes of friends—not strangers. using the DVD technology. ASI teams Handshakes were replaced by hugs, short cordial greetings by warm personal sentiments. Our mission had come to an end. It was time to return home—home to friends and family. That’s strange, we were now leaving friends and new family members in Christ. As our time in the Philippines was winding down, I reflected on how the experience began. ASI (Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries) is sponsoring the development of the DVD (Digital Video Disc) Evangelism Project. The goal of the project is to show that anyone can present a series of Debbie Young makes last-minute prepa­ evangelistic sermons with these rations for her evangelistic sermon in the town of Ampayon in the Northeastern corresponding culturally-inclusive Mindanao Mission, Philippines. graphics. Plans are in motion to have

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were to lead at nine of the DVD sites. The lay speakers were ASI officers and members, including ASI president Denzil McNeilus; secretary/treasurer Dwight Hilderbrandt; Ray Hamblin, Harold Lance, and Dan Houghton, past presidents; Jim and Carolyn McHan, Kim and Jabel Busi, Wilbur and Wayne Atwood, Vern Erickson; Ouachita Hills Academy students Angela Valenti and Jonathon Chai; and I. Other ASIers, family members, students and staff from two ASIsupporting schools, Daystar Academy and Ouachita Hills Academy, provided the necessary team support. As an ASI officer, I was excited about the prospect of being involved in a mission venture, no matter what my role. But I was not prepared for the interplay of emotions that followed my decision to be a speaker in this trailblazing experience. I discovered I was not alone. None of us were evangelists, and all of us were affected

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by varying degrees of fear and trepidation. Yet we were on our way to the Philippines. My site was in Ampayon, and my team members were Jerry, Day star Academy principal, and Wendy Harris, who gave the health talks; Daystar seniors Amber MacKenzie and Cynthia Gutierrez, who told children’s stories; and my husband Ray, who managed the audiovisual equipment. The meetings were held in the Normisist College campus gymnasium in Ampayon. Our Filipino team members were Roger Jimenez, site coordinator; Remelito Tabingo, South Philippine Union Conference president and my translator; Joe Dinhayan, our assigned driver; and 10 Bible workers who began the ground­ laying work in October 2000 and will continue there for six months after we leave. Now plans and dreams changed to reality as we entered the gym one hour before the first meeting was to begin.

here? How did this happen? As I sat among team members on the stage, I savored every detail—the singing, the greetings from college officials, the welcome song presented in our honor, the new faces that would soon become familiar. As the youth group finished their song, I whispered, “Okay Lord, here we go.” Time seemed to stand still as my translator

Spirit moved mightily, and men, women, boys and girls responded night after night to the invitation to accept the Bible truths they had learned. My spirits were lifted, and I found myself constantly thanking God for orchestrating such an incredible soul-saving mission. It was with unspeakable joy that we all witnessed more than 3,000 precious souls being baptized on the last Sabbath at Cubi Cubi Bay in Buena Vista. Recognizing the faces of those who attended at our site was a special moment. The entire experience was a journey of faith. We stepped out of our comfort zones into a spiritual mine field, not sure where to go and how to step. But God led us each step of the way. To date, more than 8,000 people have been baptized as a result of the ASI Philippine Evangelistic Crusade. And now, here I sit on the last night of the series, amazed at what the Lord has done, grateful that 1 have had a

Michelle Catarama, of the Hinsdale, Illinois, Church, gave health talks at Cabadbaran.

The children were captivated with Marla Robberson’s violin as she rehearsed for music at Jabonga.

We wanted to have plenty of time to get ready for an experience we knew would be life-changing—not only for those who would accept Jesus Christ as their Savior, but for the team members through whom the Holy Spirit would work to accomplish that purpose. We assembled in a small room next to the gym, praying for the presence and direction of the Holy Spirit. But no one was praying more fervently than I. Here I was, the speaker for a three-week evangelistic series ... in the Philippines. What was I doing

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and I approached the small white, hand-carved podium. I felt alone and asked the Lord to take over. Then 1 opened my mouth, and God took control. The fear of the unknown, the anxiety and doubt, the persistent, nagging questions about my self­ worth all seemed to wash away. I realized that this was not about me! My job was to yield right-of-way and let the Spirit take control. The Holy

Forty-four pastors line up at Cubi Cubi Bay in Buena Vista to baptize more than 3,000 candidates at the culmination of the evan­ gelistic meetings.

part, humbled that He could use a nurse from Michigan to preach the gospel half way around the world, and confident it will not be the last time. Debbie Young, from the Ypsilanti (Michigan) Church, is a member of the ASI national board.

Michelle Catarama stands with the kitchen crew who baked more than 800 loaves of bread for the evangelistic teams during the time they were there.

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officials last October about a possible contribution. In what he called a “meeting of the minds, interests, and shared values,” the donors, who are not Seventh-day Adventists, explored several options before deciding on a performing arts center. “A university our size has many for Performing Arts Center needs,” Andreasen said. “They (the Howards) have a long-standing occasional relationship with our Michigan community by providing a by A. Monise Hamilton music department and have been avid venue for musical presentations that listeners to our classical radio station are consistent with these principles.” (WAUS). We mentioned several other or years Andrews University The center will be located at the projects, but it was when we men­ musicians have had no one front of Andrews’ 1,600-acre campus, tioned our need for a performing arts campus performance venue to across from the Seventh-day Adventist center that they made their decision.” call home. Frequent concerts have Theological Seminary and next to the “ The Howards have ideas about forced them to shuttle from Pioneer Horn Archaeological what quality music is, Memorial Church to Johnson Museum. According and we share those Gymnasium to academic buildings to to university officials, values. We will see perform. the project is still in that the format is “We have been very much like the the planning phase, consistent with our children of Israel, wandering, per­ but they are commit­ personality and forming wherever we could find a ted to constructing a values,” Andreasen spot,” said Peter Cooper, chairman of well-designed and added. Andrews’ department of music. acoustically-superior Music has been a Thanks to a recent significant concert hall that will vital part of Andrews’ donation, the largest ever in the seat 600-800 people history since the late university’s history, Andrews’ student and provide perform­ 1800s. With 50 music and faculty musicians’ days of ance space for majors and a faculty wandering campus are numbered. 100-150 musicians. A of ten, the current Now a multimillion-dollar contri­ proposed new campus Avid listeners of Andrews’ department of music bution by a local couple will facilitate classical music station, entry, a project that offers bachelors and the building of a campus performing WAUS, John and Dede has been in the works masters degrees in arts center. The donation will cover a Howard contributed the since August 1999, music and supports largest single gift in the his­ substantial portion of construction will make the tory of the university. various choral groups, costs, currently estimated at $11—$ 13 performing arts center a wind symphony, and million, as well as an endowment for easily accessible from the community a university orchestra. maintenance of the facility. At the as well as the university. The sched­ “The Andrews University depart­ request of the donors, John and Dede uled completion date for the building, ment of music has been blessed with Howard of St. Joseph, Michigan, the which has not yet been named, is talented and committed musicians specific amount of the gift was not spring of 2003. who excel at teaching and performing, released. David Faehner, vice president for and who value representing our “We are delighted with this university advancement, has been university to the community through partnership between Andrews charged with raising the additional concerts of quality music,” Cooper University and the Howard family,” monies for the facility. “Many of our stated. “ This generous gift from the Andrews University President Nielsfriends in the community and our Howards will enable us to broaden our Erik Andreasen said at the press alumni are very excited about the new influence and share our talents with conference. “Andrews University has performing arts center, and we are an even wider audience, and will always been committed to musical optimistic that the remaining funds provide our music students with a presentations of the highest quality in can be raised over the next two years, ” professional performance venue. ” keeping with the cultural, ethical, and Faehner said. spiritual values of the university, and According to Andreasen, the A. Monise Hamilton is the assistant we are excited about the opportunity Howards first approached university director of University Relations. to further enrich the Southwestern

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It can be challenging to know just what a specific type of plant needs, and it may be even more challenging to know just what a child needs to flourish and grow spiritually. What practices and beliefs are necessary to instill spirituality in a child? In this short space, I’ll reflect on a few.

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PARENTING The Christian perspective fora happier, healthier home life

Nurturing Your Child’s Spiritual Growth by Susan E. Murray

few years ago I received a gift of a planter with three cacti from Arizona. In anticipa­ tion that they would flourish and grow, I placed the pot on my kitchen window sill along with several other plants. Every time I would water the other plants, I had this great urge to water the cactus. Even though the directions said to water it with one tablespoon a month, sometimes I would slip it just a little sip of water—surely it would be happy for some moisture. But after several months, one of the cactus started leaning a bit, and I saw at the base that the coloring and texture of the plant was changing. I had watered it too much. In a way, I was killing it with my kind of kindness. Does this have some­ thing to do with a child’s spiritual growth? Yes, I believe it does. In order to survive, a child certainly needs air, food, water, and shelter. And so do plants. But each type of plant needs the best kind of dirt (shelter), food (fertilizer and water), and air for that particular plant in order to flourish and grow. And so does each child. Each one is an individual and needs care specific to his or her unique needs.

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A child needs to live in a family with a Strong sense of ethics (the way we treat ourselves and others) and values (the core beliefs of the family). Each one needs a feeling of security that takes him or her through the pain and disappointments in life. We can build the foundation of a child’s prayer life by praying with her and for her in times of celebration and concern.

Children need a sense of tradition and Community. The familiar rituals of the church service, regularly attending the events sponsored by the church, participation in church programs—all will strengthen a sense of belonging for a child.

A child will eventually decide for him­ self what he wants to believe about spiritual things, but parents are the most influential guides for a child and are the most important source of spiritual direction. I invite you to consider how you are modeling trust and goodness. Are you emo­ tionally available when your child needs you? Do you share your reasons for your faith and how that strengthens your life? Do you acknowledge God’s wonderful works in His creation on a daily basis?

A child needs to know he is loved for who he is, not for what he does or does not do. A child needs to be uniquely loved and cherished ... and that’s the challenging part. “How do I uncondi­ tionally love my child and yet instill in her the religious beliefs I value so dearly?” That parallels the question, “How do I take care of this particular plant?”

Think about this: Maybe you like violets, but the Lord placed a cactus in your care. Or maybe you like pine trees, but the Lord placed a rhododendron in your care.

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Hard Water But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. John 4:14 e talk about water in terms of its being “hard” or “soft.” Water from a well is usually hard because it con*1 tains dissolved minerals from the ground. Rainwater, on the other hand, is soft because it doesn’t contain minerals. Studies show that in areas of the world where only hard water is available, people have less heart disease. One study showed that hardwater drinkers had a 25 percent lower death rate as a result of heart attack. The theory is that the body makes soap out of the hard water, a process that actually cleans out the fats that otherwise would be taken into the body, deposited in the veins and arteries, and thereby decrease circulation. Calcium and magnesium are found in hard water. Those two minerals combine easily with fat to form soap, and this may be exactly what happens inside the body of anyone who drinks hard water. The water provides the minerals, the ingested food

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pro­ vides With James and Priscilla Tucker the fats, and the result is soap. Because soap can’t be digested and used by the body, it is eliminated, flushing out the unwanted fat along with it. If the theory is correct, drinking hard water is like putting a special soap into the body to help clean the system of unhealthful materials. Our bodies, which are about 70 percent water, are the temples of the Holy Spirit. Jesus often used water as a symbol of His wonder-working power within us. Some of the responsibilities that Jesus gives us and some of the trials that He allows us to go through, though, are “hard sayings” (John 6:60). But like the soap in hard water, they make us healthy Christians. Let’s heed Jesus’s words and drink His water.

Try this: Pour a small amount of tap water in a jar or glass and let the water evaporate. What’s left? Note: For quicker results, boil water in a heavy pan until the water evaporates. What do you see inside the pan? Is there a residue? Using this method, can you determine if your water is hard or soft? Use one or more brands of bottled water and repeat the activity. Are your results different?

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Hospital’s Youth Health Outreach Starts with the Heart

the food pyramid, pupils see that a diet heavy on junk food will increase the risk for heart disease. The Start with the Heart program culminates with a visit to the Rooney Heart Institute where children visit the car­ diopulmonary department and experience treadmill and EKG testing. They visit the cardiac catheterization lab and watch a video of open-heart surgery. David Calandra and other cardi­ ologists are on hand to answer questions about the heart. According to Calandra, “The Start with the Heart program provides an opportunity for grade school children to see the realities of work in the medical field while learning about good heart care. Hopefully, the experience also peaks interest in some pupils to pursue a medical career as well.” The children are energized by the knowledge of heart healthy living and motivated to guard their parents’ hearts as well. The

Show and tell is certain to garner more than a few wide eyes among fourth-graders in Hinsdale when Hinsdale Hospital’s Rooney Heart Institute teams with the Robert Crown Center for Health Education to present Start with the Heart. The annual program teaches the pupils the importance of pre­ vention and early detection of heart disease, the nation’s No. 1 killer, dur­ ing a four-part, month-long educa­ tional program, which integrates hands-on activities with health and science. “The collaboration supports Hinsdale Hospital’s goal to keep our community well and well informed,” said Loisann Singer, Start with the Heart coordinator. “We’re instilling heart-healthy habits at a young age. We know education is key to pre­ venting heart disease and improv­ ing the quality of life.” Informative booklets on healthy eating and exercise are provided to pupils in the Start with the Heart pro­ gram. Teachers discuss the materi­ als with their elementary school pupils. As the children learn heart facts, it is expected they will discuss them with their parents. The second part of the program involves a visit to classrooms by Mrs. Heart, Marcie Calandra, the founder Tish Moran, Cath Lab manager at Hinsdale Hospital, explains the workings of the awesome of the Start with the Heart program. heart to fourth-grade participants of the hospital’s Start with the Heart program. The cardiovascular nurse specialist brings a cow’s heart, which is still seeds planted for a healthy lifestyle start with the heart in Hinsdale attached to the lungs and trachea, to the schools and teaches and continue to grow throughout the years to come. anatomy and physiology of the awesome heart. Her presenta­ Lynn Larson, Adventist Health System Midwest Region tion on healthy living helps them appreciate the organ that needs correspondent to be well cared for to last a lifetime. Classes visit the Robert Crown Center for a discussion on Keeping You Well. And Well Informed. risk factors, prevention, and good nutrition. In learning about

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Andrews’ Annual Homecoming You don’t have to call Andrews your alma mater to partic­ ipate in the alumni homecoming weekend 2001, Apr. 26-29. This year Andrews commemorates 100 years since the cam­ pus moved from Battle Creek, Mich., to Berrien Springs. The weekend’s events will be a chronological progression from 1901 to the future, including a replica display of the 16 boxcars that moved the campus to its present location and Saturday night events that give a taste of campus entertain­ ment through the years. Our theme: “From Deep Roots, the Future Unfolds.” Traditional festivities include the Thursday evening ban­ quet and Friday’s homecoming parade and international flag raising. A golf outing, a historic tour of Rose Hill Cemetery, brunch with Niels-Erik Andreasen, universi­ ty president, and a tour of former AU presidents’ homes are just a few of the week­ end activities for alumni and friends to Andrews’ deep roots in the history of participate in. Seventh-day Adventism, beginning with the move from Battle Creek, Mich., A complete list of to Berrien Springs, will be traced dur­ weekend events and ing this year’s alumni homecoming, information about Apr. 26-29. local accommoda­ tions can be found at www.andrews.edu/alumni under “Communications” or by call­ ing (616) 471-3591.

Andrews at Juilliard Tours of the Metropolitan Art Museum, a night at the New York City Ballet, and opera at the Met aren’t the typical daily activities of most Midwest college students in February. Three Andrews students, however, enjoyed a break from the winter blues on a school-sponsored trip to New York City from Feb. 5-11. The students, all music majors and violinists, spent the majority of their six-day excursion on the campus of Juilliard School of Music, where they observed private and group vio­ lin lessons taught by the premier musicians in the country. Carla Trynchuk, director of the string program at Andrews and a Juilliard alumnus, planned this first-ever, university-sponsored music trip so the trio could observe various teaching styles. The students learned how to more effectively instruct their own students and to prepare for future teaching jobs. One ses­ sion included a Suzuki pedagogy class with Louise Behrend, whom Trynchuk described as “one of the most prominent Suzuki

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teachers in the coun­ try.” Rachel Cabanilla, a senior music edu­ cation major, cur­ rently teaches pri­ vate violin lessons while studying fullWhile visiting Juilliard, Carla Trynchuk time. Cabanilla (front left) and Andrews’ violin students noted, “The trip gave Erica Nelson, Rachel Cabanilla, and me a lot of ideas for Sean Sinnett met with Hyo Kang (cen­ my own teaching and ter), former teacher of renowned violin­ ist Sarah Chang. playing. I think of teaching like a tool box. With every experience, I collect more tools and tricks to improve my teaching and playing.” Laura Beaumont, student correspondent

“Hurdle Remover” for Andrews Students Becoming a hurdle remover, a big brother, and a counselor were not Patrick Williams’ career goals when he graduated from Andrews in 1998 with a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruc­ tion. In fact, he never imagined he’d work at Andrews. After completing his doctoral degree, he planned to return to the corporate world, when he was asked to teach in the School of Business. After teaching part-time for two years, he has added the title “assistant dean” to his teaching responsibilities. “My desire is that every student who chooses the business school will stick it out for the four years. I want the students to feel that the teachers really do care, and that we want them to Patrick Williams wants business students achieve,” he said. at Andrews to know that their teachers Among care about them and want them to achieve. Williams’ many responsibilities is assisting probationary students and serving as academic advisor to first-year business students. He also chairs the Student Advisor Council. “The Lord led me here, and I’m here to help these students. Having worked in an elite corporation, I can bring valuable experiences from the real world. I love teaching, and it’s some­ thing I can see myself doing for the rest of my life.” For more information about the School of Business, visit their web site at www.andrews.edu/sba-info or call (616)4713632. Gianna Norman, student news liaison

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Education News Battle Creek Academy Bible Camp Michigan — Bible study is a high priority for the students at Battle Creek Academy (BCA). That is why 40 students in grades 9-12 attended Camp Au Sable in Grayling, Mich., for a fourday winter Bible camp on Jan. 25-28. The speaker was Matt Jordan, a seminary student at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich. He focused on the topic Heroes of the Bible. Ken Wilson, BC A’s guid­ ance counselor, noted that attendance at this Bible camp From left: Battle Creek was by choice. “The students Academy students Tana selected themselves. They VanderWaal, Tori Steely, were required to write out Candace Cain, and Kimberly their intent and desire for Gillett lead out in song serv­ ice at Camp Au Sable. attending and what they hoped to achieve, but they didn’t have to give reports after they returned.” Wilson pointed out that except for Jordon’s programs, the students were the events planners. “It’s mostly a weekend of fellowship, prayer, and good food!” Wilson said. Betty Kossick, BCA volunteer communication consultant

Great American Smoke-Out Michigan — Students from the Northview School in Cadillac, Mich., participated for the third year in the Great American Smoke-Out. The 7th through 10th graders at the school set up a booth in the local Carter’s grocery store on Nov. 16, 2000, and distributed pamphlets and balloons. They also interviewed shoppers about their smoking habits, distributed stickers, and encouraged patrons to remain smoke-free the remainder of the day. For those who expressed interest in quitting smoking, the students recommended to them upcoming stop-smok­ ing programs being offered by the local Adventist churches. All the young people at the Northview School look for­ ward to this outreach project Northview School students every year, and they enthusi­ participated in their annual Great American Smoke-Out. astically share their belief in a drug- and tobacco-free lifestyle. The event is cosponsored by the Cadillac Listen America organization and was featured in both the local newspaper and TV news. Clint Sutton, Northview School teacher

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Munising Students Learn Web Site Technology for the 21st Century Michigan — Munising Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy students are involved in an excit­ ing technology course focused on web site design. The course, developed by school principal Bill Worth and Ninth- and tenth-grade students, Jonathan Gennick, a com­ with the help of Munising Junior puter book editor with Academy Principal Bill Worth and O’Reilly & Associates, computer book editor Jonathan allows each of the stu­ Gennick, designed and developed a web site for their computer tech­ dents to take ownership nology course. of a topic, develop con­ tent for that topic, and build a web site using that content. Much of the course is focused on the technical aspects of web site design. These include the use of HTML to mark up web pages, compression of images to help them load quick­ ly, and the use of scanners, digital cameras, and so forth. However, Worth and Gennick haven’t forgotten that the technology is secondary to the main goal of communicating a message to a target audience. There are four students in the course from grades 9 and 10. On the first day of the course, the students were asked to choose a domain name to use for the course web site. Several names were proposed, and the students themselves tested each of them for availability. The students finally settled on MetalDrums.org, and they registered that domain during class using the serv­ ices of a domain registrar named Dotster (http://dotster.com). The students’ first assignment was to propose a topic for which they would develop content. Each student was required to pre­ pare an outline of their topic, describe their target audience, and explain why someone from that audience would want to visit their site. Developing a web site isn’t all about working with tech­ nology. Worth and Gennick have worked with the students to show them how important it is to plan ahead and develop a vision for what their web site will look like. They’ve also stressed the need to develop engaging content to maintain visitors’ inter­ est in the site. Plans for this spring include course modules on web site accessibility for people with disabilities, different mod­ els for site navigation, and presentation skills. The presenta­ tion skills come into play at the end of the course, when each student will be required to give a presentation about his or her topic or what was learned during the course. The students in the Munising Junior Academy technology course invite you to visit their course web site at http://MetalDrums.org. Have a look around, and use the e-mail link on the home page. They’d love to hear from you. Jonathan Gennick, computer book editor with O "Reilly & Associates

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Youth News Buchanan Church Earliteens Visit Mission in Chicago Michigan —The Buchanan earliteen group went to visit the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago. This mission has often been called the “Old Lighthouse.” Since 1877 Pacific Garden Mission has spread the gospel of Jesus Christ while also meet­ ing people’s physical and material needs.* More than 80,000 people are homeless on any given night in Chicago. In the 122 years since Pacific Garden Mission opened its doors, the face of the homeless has changed. Today 46% of the homeless are single men, 37% are families, 14% are single women, and 3% are young people. The people hear the gospel preached three times a day. As many as 40% of the homeless work full- or part-time but still can’t afford to pay rent. Families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. Approximately 22% are veterans. More veterans are homeless today than the number of U.S. soldiers who died in Vietnam. The primary cause is lack of affordable housing and decent jobs, and insuf­ ficient income. In 1951, the health clinic was started by two medical stu­ dents from the University of Illinois. Pacific Garden Mission meets the physical needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter. Counseling is also provided for those who need it. They pro­ vide dental, immunization, visual, hearing, and other servic­ es for these people. When our group arrived at Pacific Garden Mission, we were escorted to a small chapel. There we were given the historical background of this famous mission. We also heard the testi­ mony of our tour guide. He said that with his educational back­ ground, he never dreamed he would end up here—that this isn’t what someone plans to do with his or her life, it just hap­ pens. He talked about how he found Christ and how he is help­ ing others to find the joy and peace that he has. Then we were given a tour of the mission. We were able to see the process a person goes through when he or she first comes to the mis­ sion. The highlight of the tour was being able to watch the radio program titled “Unshackled,” which was being taped. This is the longest-running radio program in the history of radio broad­ casting. After the taping we went to the dining hall for sup­ per, which was followed by a time of singing and giving per­ sonal testimonies. At the end of the service they had an altar call, and one of our young men was moved to respond. We all left the mission realizing how blessed we all are. Gyl Bateman, Buchanan Church member *The statistical and historical information was taken from the Pacific Garden Mission web site. If you would like more informa­ tion regarding the mission, you can look them up on the web at pgm.org.

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Michigan Holds 5th Annual Father-Son / Big Brothers-Buddies Retreat Michigan — Fathers and sons look forward to their annual retreat at Camp Au Sable in Grayling, Mich. David Schwinghammer, a seminary stu­ dent at Andrews University with a spe­ cial gift of leading out with music, pro­ Approximately 120 fathers and sons, vided the weekend and big brothers and buddies attend­ ed their annual retreat at Camp Au music. Sable in Grayling, Mich., the weekend The atmosphere on of Feb. 9-11. Friday night crackled with excitement and anticipation as everyone gathered for the first general session to address the topic “What to Do on Friday Nights.” The Nelsons presented the discus­ sion with humor and emphasized the importance of family time and family wor­ ship in our homes. A very special aspect to this retreat was the many big brothers and buddies in attendance. These (From left): Loren Nelson III, a pastor in Wisconsin, and his father, Loren teams were made up Nelson II, ministerial director for the of older brothers Michigan Conference, were the bringing their keynote speakers for the retreat. younger brothers, or older men bringing younger men or youth from their church who may not have a traditional family. It was amazing to see how these teams bonded and developed close relationships as a result of spending this weekend together. It says a lot to the younger generation when time is set aside just for them. For some fathers this weekend represents the foundation by which their relation­ ship with their son can grow throughout the rest of the year. Judging by the smiles and positive interac­ tion between the fathers and sons, I’m sure this won’t be the last retreat of its kind! Fathers and sons, and big brothers James MicheffJr, and buddies bonded together and Michigan Conference developed close relationships as a youth department result of spending this weekend director together at Camp Au Sable.

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Literature Evangelism at Its Best HHES—The literature evangelism work is filled with unfor­ gettable experiences. Many literature evangelists set goals for themselves and through God’s grace, reach them. But Bobby Zaritz was given a special challenge by John Bernet, Lake Union publishing director: to reach $5,000 in sales in one month. Ifhe succeeded, he would receive a Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary set. Now, any­ one who has met Bobby Zaritz, a literature evangelist with Zaritz knows seven years of experience, received a Bible that he is a pray­ Commentary set in recognition of reaching ing man. He was his goal of selling $5,000 worth of literature in one month. From left: Dwight Kruger, Lake not afraid of this Union assistant publishing director; Bobby challenge. Zaritz; and Tom Ferguson, the southern At the end of the Illinois district leader. year 2000,1 had the privilege of shaking his hand as he received his commentary set in Champaign, Ill. I am proud of Zaritz’ accomplishment, but even more important are the decisions that were made for God during that month from the work of this literature evangelist! I wish to affirm Tom Ferguson, the southern Illinois district leader, for his strong leadership as well. Dwight Kruger, Lake Union associate publishing director

South Flint’s Web Site Attracts Media Attention Michigan — When you hear the words evangelism and out­ reach, what comes to most Christians’ minds are seminars, door-to-door flyers, community services, religious television and radio programs, Christian music, and a myriad of other programs and activities. In this high-tech age, however, a new and apparently effective method of sharing the gospel is design­ ing and using church web sites. The impact electronic infor­ mation can have on a community has recently become even more apparent to the members ofthe South Flint, Mich., Church. Last January, Arlesia Fields, a reporter for ABC Channel 12 News in the Flint area, called Melvin Santos, pastor of the South Flint Church. She was doing research for an upcoming news segment called “Religion.com” and had been searching

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the net for local church web sites. She had found several sites, including one for the South Flint Seventh-day Adventist Church. “Yours is the best church web site I’ve seen,” Fields told Santos, and she requested an interview. The theme of Fields’ news segment was how the web can be a powerful tool for pro­ claiming the gospel, and she believed the story would encour­ age other churches to create their own web sites. Fields interviewed Pastor Santos and Todd Ervin, commu­ nication leader and head elder of the South Flint Church, for two hours. “It is amazing how Divine intervention takes place!” said Ervin. “Pastor Santos and I seized the opportunity to put our church in a very positive light, and hopefully others will be attracted to our web site and search us out.” Ervin keeps the information on the church web site current, but it was orig­ inally designed by Dean Scott, a former member of the South Flint Church and currently a teacher at Southern Adventist University. “I love doing this,” said Ervin. “It gets our name out there, and it gives people an opportunity to check out our church and still have anonymity.” The segment aired on Feb. 5 during the ABC six o’clock news, and response came not only from church members but also non­ Adventists. “Hey, I saw you on TV,” was a comment Santos heard from peo­ ple in the com­ munity, includ­ ing the local fire chief. Santos helps out in the community in several ways, (From left): Todd Erwin, South Flint Church including serving communication leader, and Melvin Santos, as the chaplain for church pastor, were featured in a local tel­ evision newscast on how their and other the Burton Fire church web sites can be effective tools for Department. sharing the gospel. When the home of a local fire fighter burned down, resulting in the death of his father, Pastor Santos was the one contacted. Santos was able to minister spir­ itually to the father before he died, and he was then asked to hold the funeral services. “The people in the community come to know me not only as an Adventist but as a friend,” said Santos. “I can even go into the mayor’s office now and say, ‘Let’s go to lunch.’ ” “Getting our name out there” is not a new concept for the South Flint Church, and their web site is just one more method to help them do this. “We use it as an evangelistic tool,” said Ervin. “Every church should have one.” The web site address for the South Flint Church is www.southflintsda.org. Sandra Blackmer, Michigan Conference communication director

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Wisconsin Camp Meeting 2001 Wisconsin — One in Christ will be the theme of camp meet­ ing 2001 at Camp Wakonda in Westfield, Wis., to be held June 15-23. Wisconsin features an “old-fashioned” camp meeting expe­ rience that is remarkable for what it does not have as well as what it does: no radios, no television, no pollution, no city traffic. The 2001 Wisconsin camp meeting will feature: meetings in tents, a peaceful country retreat environment, Holy Spirit blessing, wonderful topics, and inspirational speakers. Ken Wade, Voice of Prophecy associate program director, will be the early morning devotional speaker. Jim Zachary, Quiet Hour coordinator for international evangelism, will inspire and recruit participants for soul-win­ ning. Tony Cirigliano, Columbia First Church pastor, author, and speaker, will train for personal ministries in after­ noon seminars and will be the evening speaker throughout the week in the main tent. Gordon Retzer, Lake Union presi­ dent, will be the featured speaker for Gordon Retzer, the first Sabbath, and Donald Corkum, Lake Union Wisconsin Conference president, will Conference presi­ open camp meeting as the featured dent, will be the featured camp speaker at the Friday evening meeting. meeting speaker Neil Nedley, M.D., author of Proof on the first Positive, the pop­ Sabbath. ular book on health, will hold seminars on Sabbath through Thursday and speak at the daily 9:30 a.m. preach­ ing service. Samuele Bacchiocchi, retired Andrews University professor, will be the speaker for the 11:00 hour throughout the week and will hold an afternoon seminar Monday through Michael Harris, gospel musician, Wednesday. will present a con­ Roy Adams, Adventist Review asso­ cert on the first ciate editor, will be the featured speak­ Sabbath afternoon er for the second Sabbath. Michael and will be featured at other meetings Harris, gospel musician, will hold a throughout the gospel concert on the first Sabbath week. afternoon and will be featured through­ out the week in adult and youth divi­ sion meetings. Greg and Lisa Budd and Ruthie Jacobsen, North American Division prayer ministries leader, will be holding prayer serv­ ices throughout the camp meeting. Rose Ferreira will hold an afternoon seminar on Peacemakers Reconciliation Ministry throughout the week. Some RV sites are still available. For more information or reservations, contact Jackie at (608) 241-5235 or jsaunder@chorus.net.

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Women’sMini st ry News Wisconsin Woman Receives A AW Women of the Year Award Wisconsin — Rebekah Wang-Cheng, member of the Waukesha Church, was one of seven Adventist women who received Adventist Women of the Year awards for the year 2000. She was awarded the “Outstanding Achievement Award.” A graduate from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, she has been on the faculty of the Medical College of Wisconsin since 1985. In 1999, Wang-Cheng was named a full Professor of Medicine by the University of Wisconsin. Her busy schedule includes teaching, developing new courses, advising med­ ical students and residents, publishing in peer reviewed journals, and being a full-time mom! For more than five years, WangCheng was co-host and medical con­ Rebekah Wangsultant for Lifestyle Magazine. For ten Cheng received years, she has served as a trustee of AAW’s Outstanding Achievement Andrews University and is one of the Award for 2000. most popular Week of Prayer speakers to have visited that campus. Her newspaper column, “Dear Dr. Becky,” is the most pop­ ular in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. And she is a favorite speaker for women’s retreats across North America. Aileen King, Wisconsin Conference women’s ministries direc­ tor, was quoted in The Adventist Woman as saying, “Becky Cheng is the most down-to-earth doctor, teacher, mom that I know. She is one of those super women who carefully bal­ ances mothering, career, church life, exercise, travel, and rela­ tionships. ... She is thin and beautiful, sincere and godly, witty and personable, talented and professional.” James Fox, Wisconsin Conference communication director

Women’s Prayer Breakfast Michigan — South Haven’s women’s ministries director, Debra Gordon, invited women from the local area to a prayer break­ fast. Muriel Wilson, who is a nationally-certified healthcare practitioner in obstetrics and gynecology and a leading advo­ cate for correcting domestic abuse and violence, was the guest speaker. Wilson, who is a member of the Charlotte (Mich.) Church, teaches preventive means to avoid being a victim and how to make a fresh start by living a positive, spiritual lifestyle. She has also served as an ambassador on healthcare issues for the United States to the People’s Republic of China. June Mitchell, South Haven Church communication secretary

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Evangelistic Series in Cuba Breaks New Ground Havana, Cuba [Adventist News Network] —An evangelistic outreach series, which ran Feb. 12-20, marked the first time in 42 years that a Protestant evangelistic program has been held in a public venue in Cuba. Sponsored by “La Voz de la Esperanza” (Voice of Prophecy) radio program, it drew night­ ly audiences of 1,500 people. The ground-breaking event was made possible after the Cuban government gave permission for the Seventh-day Adventist Church to conduct the meet­ ings at the Melia Theater, a 1,500-seat venue in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana. Adventist evangelist Alejandro Bullon spoke to audiences at the theater, while Adventist pastors conducted similar, small­ er meetings at some 40 sites throughout Cuba. Demand for seats at the Havana site was so great that series organizers released tickets for seating. On the final evening, Feb. 20, an estimat­ ed 1,000 people without tickets came and stood outside the theater. Pastor Armando Miranda, a general vice president of the General Conference (GC), attended the series. “This event was truly a miracle,” says Miranda, referring to the lifting of restric­ tions that allowed the program to take place. He says that the series was an answer to prayer for the members in Cuba, who had long hoped for, and planned, a public outreach event. “1 was thankful to be able to attend, to show the support of the worldwide Adventist community for our brothers and sis­ ters in Cuba,” Miranda adds. While in Havana, Miranda, along with Pastor Israel Leito, president of the Inter-America Division, and leaders of the Cuban Union Conference, paid a courtesy visit to Cuba’s national director for religious affairs. An estimated 2,070 people have joined the Cuban Union as a result of the evangelistic series, reports Alejandro Morgado, a departmental director for the Cuban Union. He adds that another 5,000 people have requested baptism. Church leaders have planned a baptism for 2,000 new believers at the end of March, and a baptism for 3,000 at the end of May. Daniel Fontaine, president of the Cuban Union, says that the amazing influx of new members will place a strain on exist­ ing church resources. “We have no room in our churches to house these new members, nor do we have enough pews, or enough resources at our press to print literature to support their growth,” Fontaine told Maranatha Volunteers International, a lay Adventist organization dedicated to building churches and other urgently-needed buildings around the world. Three Angels Broadcasting Network filmed the Cuba evan­ gelistic series for later broadcast on its international satellite network. Bettina Krause and Kyle Fiess

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Monday FAX — A new Adventist church is being planted in Celebration Florida near Walt Disney World. If your confer­ ence or ministry includes top notch Christian music perform­ ers that might be scheduled to perform in the Orlando, Florida/Walt Disney World area, Celebration would like to uti­ lize their ministry to help plant their spiritual community. Contact A. Allan Martin at dream_vision_ministries@compuserve.com.

Renowned Youth Leader Dies Yucaipa, California [/1/V7V] — John Hancock, a driving force behind the church’s international Pathfinder movement and its student missionary program, passed away on Feb. 22 in Yucaipa, Calif, at 83. In his 40 years of church service, Hancock helped develop the first Pathfinder clubs for Adventist children and teens. He was youth ministries director for the Adventist Church world­ wide for 10 years and, prior to that, was associate youth direc­ tor for the missionary volunteer department. In 1991, La Sierra University in Riverside, Calif., honored Hancock for his min­ istry by naming their new youth center after him. “The future of any church lies in the opinions of the young people under 30 years of age,” Hancock said in a 1991 inter­ view. “They’re the future leaders.” Hancock traveled the world ministering to young people and eventually became known as the man with the “million-mile accordion,” a 55-pound instru­ ment that he carried everywhere. “Hancock was a catalyst in getting Pathfinders going,” says Robert Holbrook, associate youth and world Pathfinder direc­ tor for the Adventist Church worldwide. “He also designed the Pathfinder ‘triangle,’ or Pathfinder logo.” Pathfinders are similar to Boy and Girl Scout programs, but place strong emphasis on spiritual values and service. The program began in the 1940s in southern California and, though it slowly evolved and developed, was officially recognized in 1950. Currently there are 1.1 million Pathfinder members in around 80 percent of the 205 countries that contain an Adventist presence. A memorial service for Hancock was held Mar. 3 at the Calimesa Seventh-day Adventist Church in Yucaipa, Calif. Wendi Rogers

Designing Church from Scratch Monday FAX — Designing a Church from Scratch confer­ ence, July 18-21, at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich. Building on the shoulders of the growing spiritual young adult movement, here is a chance for young adults to plant church­ es designed from scratch. This is a mini-conneXions event! Contact: Gary Walter, at 800-ALL-PLNT. Email to: info@yaseeds.com. Sponsored in part by NAD Evangelism Institute (NADEI), SEEDS 2001, a church planting confer­ ence. Check the web at http://www.yaseeds.com.

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Ministries Convention Brings Many Hands Together for One Mission: Panama City Beach, Fla. — More than 600 Adventist min­ istry leaders gathered at the Bay Point Marriott for the 2001 Adventist Ministries Convention, Jan. 21-25. “Many Hands, One Mission” was the theme, and attendees were charged to engage in “empowering partnerships for ministry.” In her welcome, Debra Brill, North American Division (NAD) vice president for ministries, noted that since the first con­ vention, held in 1987, NAD membership has grown, the num­ ber of churches has grown, and the challenges and needs have grown significantly. She also acknowledged that the leaders were working with fewer personnel and in some cases small­ er budgets. More than 100 exhibitors, five keynote speakers and 75 pre­ senters, the contemporary gospel musical group Valor, and the attendees from North America and beyond enjoyed early morn­ ing worship, buffet meals, breakfast forums, and 90 workshops in 20 ministry specialities. The next convention is scheduled for Jan. 2003. Celeste Ryan, NAD assistant director of communication for media relations.

Adventist Community Services Selects New Executive Director Panama City Beach, Fla. — Sung Kwon, an eight-year vet­ eran in community services has been selected as the new Adventist Community Services (ACS) national executive director. Kwon, selected by the ACS board, has been director of The Good Neighbor House in Dayton, Ohio, since 1993. He has a degree in business from the University of Maryland and a degree from Wright State University. After he became an Adventist he attended Columbia Union College and earned a theology degree in 1993. Sung Kwon was introduced to the ACS leaders by Kermit Netteburg, vice president for ADRA North America. Kwon shared his passion for leadership and his vision for ACS. “I will seek not just a successful ministry, but a faithful ministry,” he said. Kwon replaces John Gavin who has led ACS for the past six years.

Groundbreaking Research Aims to Replace Pills with Potatos Loma Linda, Calif. |\4A7V] — Researchers at Loma Linda University Medical Center are developing strains of tomatoes and potatoes they hope will eventually be used to provide immu­ nization against cholera, rotavirus, and enterotoxigenic E. coli, better known as “traveler’s diarrhea.” In laboratory trials, the scientists have successfully immunized mice against the cholera toxin and rotavirus by feeding the animals with raw potato from the genetically altered plant. Biochemistry pro­ fessor Dr. William Langridge, who heads up the research proj­ ect, says that the use of plants to generate and deliver vaccines

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has the potential to revolutionize vaccination programs both in developing and industrialized countries. But he says the most dramatic impact would be felt in “those areas of the develop­ ing world where more than three million people, mainly chil­ dren, die annually from diarrhea-causing diseases.” Langridge points out that inadequate water supplies and the lack of access to medical treatment mean that dehydration from rotavirus diar­ rhea kills a far greater number of people than cholera, which is usually considered more lethal. Langridge says that using genetically-altered vegetables to deliver vaccines overcomes a number of problems associated with coordinating pharmaceutical aid in poverty-stricken regions, such as inadequate supplies of vaccines and ineffi­ cient distribution methods. “Ideally, these will be crops that can be grown, harvested, and distributed locally, at minimal cost,” says Langridge. Some of the difficulties yet to be conquered include the issue of dosage—finding ways to predict and control the immune response in humans who consume the vegetables. More lab­ oratory tests are planned, which will be followed by pre-clinical and clinical trials within the next several years. Langridge’s research, which he began in 1993, also has sig­ nificance in other areas. His findings have acted as a spring­ board for related studies into the development of plant sources that will immunize humans against what are known as “thilymphocyte mediated autoimmune diseases,” which includes Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Bettina Krause

Study Shows Link Between Soft Drink and Obesity in Young People Silver Spring, Md. [t4AW] —As children and teenagers con­ sume increasing quantities of sugary soft drinks, they put them­ selves at a dramatically greater risk of obesity, says a new study released Feb. 15. The study, published in The Lancet medical journal, found that for each additional soft drink consumed, the risk of a child becoming obese increased by up to 50 per­ cent. “This study confirms what nutritionists have long believed,” says Dr. DeWitt Williams, NAD health department director. “Young people who replace healthy drinks—like water, milk, or fruit juice—with nutritionally empty, sugar-laden soft drinks, are not only depriving their bodies of much-needed nutrients, but are setting themselves up for future health prob­ lems.” Williams points out that, according to the study results, this risk of obesity was unrelated to what the children ate, how often they exercised, or the hours of television they watched each week. “An additional factor, not mentioned in the study, is that many of these soft drinks contain caffeine and large amounts of phosphorous,” says Williams. “Large amounts of phosphorous can interfere with the bones’ ability to absorb calcium, which in teenage girls especially represents a greater risk for bone fractures and osteoporosis later in life.”

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Anniversaries William and Laura Busch

celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11,2000, by a luncheon at her daughter’s home at Camp Au Sable. They have been members of the Glennie (Mich.) Church for 60 years.

Lindbeck. Paul has been a pastor since 1951 in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee, and Michigan, retiring in March 1984 from the Muskegon Church. Georgia has been an executive secretary for 27 years at USF Holland Motor Express, Inc., Holland, Mich., retiring in June 1995. The Penno family includes Paul, Jr. and Candice Penno of Vallejo, Calif.; Bruce and Darlene Penno of Spring Lake, Mich.; and 2 granddaughters.

Weddings William Busch and Laura Rickel were married Nov. 11, 1940, in Harrisville, Mich., by Pastor Brown. William has been a woodsman. Laura has been a homemaker. The Busch family includes Christine and Edwin Curran of Grayling, Mich.; Paul and Jeanette Busch of Otis, Ore.; Bemiece and Roger Baldwin of Glennie, Mich.; Pauline and Dave Smith of Paradise, Texas; 8 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 18 great­ grandchildren; and 10 step-greatgrandchildren.

Paul and Georgia Penno cel­ ebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 11,2001, with a family dinner at their son’s house in Spring Lake, Mich. They have been members of the Grand Haven (Mich.) Church for 20 years. Paul Penno and Georgia Koester were married Jan. 11, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo., by Lyland

Christina M. Denno and Rick A. Lorensen were married

Dec. 31, 2000, in Niles, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Isaias Santos. Christina is the daughter of Edward Denno of Niles, Mich., and Mildred and Andrew Merrill, of Niles, Mich., and Rick is the son of Richard and Jeannine Lorensen of Clear Lake, Wis., and Lavonne Hirsch of Berrien Springs, Mich. The Lorensens are making their home in Niles, Mich. Alissa Kay Oetman and Robert Dykstra were married

Mar. 31,2000, in Holland, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Albert Oetman. Alissa is the daughter of Stanley and Karen Oetman of Allegan, Mich., and Robert is the son of Nick and Darla Dykstra of Dorr, Mich. The Dykstras are making their home in Holland, Mich. Cynthia Draper and Loren Reder were married Dec. 16,

2000, in Seymour, Ind. The cer­ emony was performed by Pastor Robert Helm. Cynthia is the daughter of Lloyd and Pamela Draper of Bedford, Ind., and Loren is the son of Wade and Janice Reder of Nashville, Ind.

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The Reders are making their home in Nashville, Ind.

Obituaries BOYLES, Raymond M., age 91; bom Sept. 5,1909, in Alveda, Ohio; died Jan. 3, 2001, in Carsonville, Mich. He was a member of the Port Huron (Mich.) Church. Survivors include his wife, Dora M. (Senker); 3 grandchil­ dren; and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Elder Glenn Heil, and interment was in Zion Cemetery, Watertown, Mich. BRANCH, Virginia (Brown),

age 91; born May 27, 1909, in Grant County, Ind.; died Aug. 19, 2000, in Madison, Ind. She was a member of the Madison Church. Survivors include her stepsons, Jay and Leon Branch; step­ daughter, Irene McManus; broth­ er, Forrest Mankin; and sister, Ethel Branham. Interment was in Springdale Cemetery, Madison. FARMER, Helen J. (Grody),

age 90; born Feb. 27, 1910, in South Bend, Ind.; died Dec. 31, 2000, in Niles, Mich. She was a member of the Niles Church. Survivors include her husband, William Maxwell; sons, Kenneth J., Ralph S., and John C.; daugh­ ter, Mary M. Poehlman; 11 grand­ children; and 22 great-grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor John Abbott, and interment was in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Niles, Mich. GRAFF, Laura L. (Bosshart),

age 81; born Mar. 29, 1919, in Boyceville, Wis.; died Jan. 1, 2001, in Menomonie, Wis. She was a member of the Menomonie Church. Survivors include her husband, Clebourne; daughters, Coral Sinex, Jean Maneage, and Cleora Herrick; brothers, Clarence, Richard, and Fred Bosshart; sis­ ters, Ella Willert, Sally Olson, and Mary Forrest; 15 grandchil­ dren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Arthur Miller, and interment was in Lucas (Wis.) Cemetery. HEMMINGER, John M.,

age 15; born Oct. 15, 1985, in Niles, Mich; died Dec. 20, 2000,

in Niles. He was a member of the Niles Church. Survivors include his parents, Philip and Karen (Jerzakowski); brother, Dakota; and sister, Mandy Jo. A memorial service was con­ ducted by Pastor John Abbott, with private interment. JACOBS, Matthew J., age 26; born June 19, 1973, in Traverse City, Mich.; died June 17, 2000, in Traverse City. He was a member of the Traverse City Church. Survivors include his parents, William and Patty (Babel) Case Jacobs; brothers, Tom, Mark, and Jack Jacobs and Ted Martin; step­ brother, Mike Case; sisters, Rita, Kathy, and Sue Jacobs and Mary Gay; and stepsisters, Nicole Case and Karen Boheneck. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Bob Joseph, and interment was in Colfax Cemetery in Mesick, Mich.

JENKS, Lorinda (Bliesath),

age 62; born Jan. 22, 1938, in Napoleon, Mich.; died Dec. 26, 2000, in Berrien Springs, Mich. She was a member of the Village Church, Berrien Springs. Survivors include her husband, Dennis B.; son, John H.; daugh­ ters, Dawn E. Freeman, Denise R. Wagner, and Teri L. Jenks; par­ ents, Robert and Arlene (Moore) Bliesath; sisters, Maris Hodges, Roberta Litchfield, Sheila Bliesath, Carol Bostador, and Martha Weiss; and 5 grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Bruce Hayward, and interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs. MABIE, Donovan L. Sr., age 91; bom Dec. 2, 1909, in Granton, Wis.; died Dec. 22, 2000, in Watertown, Wis. He was a mem­ ber of the Watertown Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy E. (Cramer); son, Donovan L. Jr.; daughter, Kathleen Glennie; brother, Theodore; sister, Adeline Berger; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Stephen Aust, and interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown.

MERRELL, Irene D. (DeVries),

age 83; born July 15, 1917, in Detroit, Mich.; died Nov. 21, 2000, in Kokomo, Ind. She was a member of the Kokomo Church.

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interment was in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Ind.

Survivors include her husband, Janies L.; son, James; daughters, Louise Merrell, Janice Roe, and Carletta Woodward; brother, Walter DeVries; sisters, Henrietta Ivey, Mary Thorrez, and Iva May Gard; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Brian Yensho, and interment was in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo.

McCullough, Regina c. (Price) Sloderbeck, age 100; bom Sept. 24,1900, in Pittsburgh, Pa.; died Dec. 10, 2000, in Westfield, Ind. She was a mem­ ber of the Noblesville (Ind.) Church. Survivors include her son, William Sloderbeck; daughter, Mary (Sloderbeck) Schuler; 7 grandchildren; 19 great-grand­ children; and 11 great-great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Ron Kelly, and

NELSON, Jack C. Jr., age 65; bom July 23,1935, in Cannon Township, Mich.; died Jan. 27, 2001, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was a member of the Belgreen Church, Greenville, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Anne E. (Bowerman); sons, Larry, Terry, and Garry; daughter, Kathy; sister, Marjorie; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Elder Terry Nelson, and interment was in Rockford (Mich.) Cemetery.

PETERS, Joseph M., age 69; bom Nov. 27,1930, in Troy, N.Y.; died Nov. 1, 2000, in Madison, Wis. He was a member of the Reedsburg (Wis.) Church. Survivors include his sisters, Helen Cotch and Marie Bartkowski. Memorial services were con­ ducted by Pastors William Ochs and Phil Stein, with private inurn­ ment. POTTS, Lyle G., age 90; bom Jan. 18, 1910, in Muskegon, Mich.; died Oct. 13, 2000, in Muskegon. He was a member of the Fremont (Mich.) Church.

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Survivors include his wife, Laurel (Jones); daughters, Laurel Warren and Teddy Tromp; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grand­ children. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Don Williams, and interment was in Restlawn Cemetery, Muskegon. RHOADES, Ruth (Wirth),

age 94; born Oct. 1, 1906, in Richmond, Va.; died Dec. 22, 2000, in Indianapolis, Ind. She was a member of the Glendale Church, Indianapolis. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Frank Haynes, and interment was in Washington Park West Cemetery, Indianap­ olis. RICHTER, Clarence E, age

91; born Dec. 13, 1909, in Oelwein, Iowa; died Dec. 26, 2000, in St. Croix Falls, Wis. He was a member of the Clear Lake (Wis.) Church. Survivors include his daugh­ ters, Judy Richter, Joyce Jurisch, and Jeanine Munoz; 6 grandchil­ dren; and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Wendell Springer, and interment was in Forest Township (Mich.) Cemetery.

Memorial Gardens, Lansing, Mich. VALLIERES, R. Wayne, age 61; born Aug. 26, 1939, in Takoma Park, MD; died Jan. 5, 2001, in Berrien Springs, Mich. He was a member of the Village Church, Berrien Springs. Survivors include his wife, Gail (Vanick); son, Scott; daugh­ ter, Shelly Erhard; sister, Yvonne Chamness; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Larry L. Lichtenwalter, and interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs.

VANTTOUTEN, Dorothy M. (Parsons) McIntosh, age 83;

born July 25, 1917, in Hartford, Conn.; died Jan. 29, 2001, in Garden City, Mich. She was a member of the Novi (Mich.) New Beginnings Church. Survivors include her sons, Dennis and William McIntosh; daughter, Darlene (McIntosh) Carveth; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Chris Small, and interment was in Burlington Township (Mich.) Cemetery. WHITLOCK, Gorman W.,

age 76; born Aug. 15, 1924, in Chicago, Ill.; died Jan. 22, 2001, in Madison, Wis. She was a mem­ ber of the Hyde Park Church, Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Olney K.; sons, Marvin L., Norman O., Mark B. and Kevin L. Rucker, and Richard Frazier; daughter, Evonda Thomas; broth­ er, Wendell Harris; sister, Maple Wiliams; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by elder Ronald Nelson, and interment was in Homewood (Ill.) Memorial Gardens.

age 87; born Nov. 2, 1913, in Georgetown, Ill.; died Nov. 25, 2000, in Covington, Ind. He was a member of the LaFayette (Ind.) Church. Survivors include his wife, Belva (MacGirvin); daughter, Rebecca Pfeifle; brother, Keith; sisters, Lois McDowell, Opal Gray, and Fern Fortner; 3 grand­ children; 1 great-grandchild; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastors Throstur Thordarson and Larry Clonch, and interment was in Lower Mound Cemetery, Perrysville, Ind.

SULLIVAN, Donald, age 83; born Oct. 6, 1917, in Traverse City, Mich.; died Dec. 27, 2000, in Grand Ledge, Mich. He was a member of the Grand Ledge Church. Survivors include his wife, Grace (McElmurry); sons, Gary W. and Russel D.; daughter, Darlene G. Sherman; brother, Clark; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Lyle Davis, and interment was in Chapel Hill

WILTJER, Thomas H., age 56; born June 23, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Mich.; died Dec. 18, 2000, in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Boyne City (Mich.) Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Bailey); son, Troy; daugh­ ter, Tricia; brother, James; and sister, Merriam Streelman. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Don Williams, and interment was in Grandville (Mich.) Cemetery.

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China—no longer a sleeping giant— is responding to the Adventist message!

In 1951, when the Adventist Church was expelled as part of the Cultural Revolution, there were some 23,000 members in the church in China. For many years little or no information was known about the state of the church in China—until 1986, when research revealed that the number of Adventists had climbed to nearly 70,000. These members worship under strict surveillance, and the work of the church is closely monitored and watched. But God has blessed His church abundantly, and in China today, in spite of hardships and difficult circumstances, there are approximately 300,000 Seventh-day Adventists! The Adventist congregations in China are large and small, rural and urban. Many of the members, particularly in urban areas, are young people.

Every Adventist believer is a part of the community of believers in China. Your prayers help sustain them. Your offerings to World Budget and Sabbath School help support them and the mission work of the church around the world through many church outreach ministries.

Your generous gift will make a world of difference. You can give to the World Budget on the second Sabbath of each month, or place an offering for World Budget in an offering envelope on any Sabbath.

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For Sale RVs!! Adventist owned and oper­

ated RV dealership has been sav­ ing Adventists money for over 25 years. $8 million inventory— over 30 brands in stock. Courtesy airport pickup and on-site hookups. Satisfied SDA customer list. Call toll-free (888) 933-9300. Refer to this ad for discount pric­ ing. Lee’s RV City, Oklahoma City. E-mail: LeesRVs@aol.com. -6306-2002,02 COUNTRY LIFE NATURAL FOODS offers over 1,200 selec­

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Furniture, 6681 U.S. 31, Berrien Springs, MI; (616) 471-7366 evenings 8-11 p.m. E.T. —62462001,11 AUTHORS AND WRITERS

call for free publishing and mar­ keting guide. We publish and dis­ tribute to Adventist Book Centers, health food stores, and Christian booksellers worldwide. Call (800) 367-1844, Eastern time. —62552001,11 SINGLES: Now you can meet and date other Adventists throughout the United States. Discreet, confidential, exclusive­ ly for Adventists since 1987. Magazine format with enlighten­ ing and profitable articles, mem­ ber ads, and more. If you desire friendship, fellowship, and more information, mail a long (#10), stamped, self-addressed, envelope to DISCOVER, PMB #150 Dept. H, 14536 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE 68144. —62362001,10

ADVENTIST BOOK SALE:

Hundreds of used Adventist books for sale. Some old, some not so old. Condition varies. Apr. 26 and 29 from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and Apr. 27 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon. Andrews Univer­ sity, James White Library, Adventist Heritage Center. For more information, call (616) 471 3958. -6330-2001,04

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ASSISTED LIVING AND ADULT CARE: Adventist-

owned Laura Margaret Homes offer reasonable rates, companion rooms, and private suites. For more information, contact Pat Pietri, administrator, 5905-5917 Edson, Haslett, MI 48840; (517) 339-91. -6325-2001,06

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views, country store serving full breakfasts, ice cream. Canoes and bicycles for rent. Near Asheville, Gatlinburg, historical sites, Appalachian Trail. From $390/week; daily rates also. Call (800) 842-4690; www.tennesseecabins.com. —6307-2001,06 ADVENTIST TOUR of 26 days to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji beginning Oct. 7,2001. Price includes airfare from Los Angeles, hotels, air-conditioned coach, breakfast/dinner daily, all entrances and excursions. For information, contact Dr. Merlene Ogden at (616) 471-3781 or 4717004; or e-mail: ogden@andrews.edu. —63162001,05

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Baltic Capitals cruise, sailing 617-01, host Pastor Morris Venden; 14-day Alaska educational, cul­ tural, and musical cruise, sailing 7-31-01, host Dr. Melvin West. 18-day Central America and Panama Canal cruise, sailing 1230-01, host Dan Matthews. Mert Allen, Mt. Tabor Cruise, (800) 950-9234; (503) 256-7919;

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Urgently Needed BOOKS WANTED: We pay cash for SDA books, hymnals, children’s religious books (non­ fiction), readers, recordings, church directories, and more. Call (800) 732-2664 for information, or visit our Internet site at WWW.LNFBOOKS.COM. -6273-2002,01

ADVENTIST HEALTH over­

sees operations of 20 hospitals in Calif., Hawaii, Ore., and Wash. AH is seeking experienced RNs and new graduates for immedi­ ate placement in several hospi­ tals. Please contact Leonard Yost at (916) 774-3355; e-mail: yostjl @rsvl.ah.org; web site: www .adventisthealth.org. —62972001,12 ADVENTIST HEALTH over­

sees operations of 20 hospitals in Calif., Hawaii, Ore., and Wash. AH is seeking experienced phar­ macists for immediate placement in several hospitals. Please con­ tact Leonard Yost at (916) 7743355; e-mail: yostjl@rsvl.ah.org; web site: www.adventisthealth .org. -6298-2001,12 HEALTH CARE AT HOME PLUS seeks RNs, LPNs, and

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books, pamphlets, songbooks, Uncle Dan and Aunt Sue tapes, and old catalogs of SDA books for sale. Want to buy hardback Mary Martha’s Really Truly Stories. Please contact John at (616)781-6379. -6304-2001,11 ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

invites applications for full-time teaching position in marketing to begin Aug. 1, 2001. Requires Ph.D. in marketing, successful teaching experience, scholarly activity and research. Adventists

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apply to Robert Schwab, Search Committee Chair, Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems, Andrews University School of Business, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0022; schwab@andrews.edu. —63122001,06 JEWISH EVANGELISM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Come to sunny Florida and use your God-given talents in assist­ ing to raise up a Jewish Adventist congregation. For more informa­ tion, call Pastor Jeff and Barbara Zaremsky at (727) 372-0721 or 375-7502; or e-mail Jeff@ jewishheritge.net. —63212001,05 CHRISTIAN RECORD SER­ VICES, the 102-year-old General

Conference ministry for the blind, Lincoln, Neb., seeks a VP of finance to manage a $6M budg­ et, minimum five years denomi­ national or not-for-profit experi­ ence. Contact HR at (402) 4880981; prhr@christianrecord.org. -6324-2001,05 SLIGO CHURCH invites resumes for the following pas­ toral positions: Children’s Ministry, Young Adult/Seeker Ministry, and Worship and Church Life. Requirements: mas­ ter’s degree, ordained/commissioned minister, minimum 5-7 years experience in the specific ministry area. Send applications to Pastor Search Committee, Sligo Church, 7700 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. Include letter addressing the stated crite­ ria, a list of references, curriculum vita, and other supporting docu­ mentation. —6309-2001,04 UNION COLLEGE seeks qual­ ified SDA applicants for health sciences chair and nursing pro­ gram director, beginning sum­

mer 2001. Required: earned doc­ torate and ability to lead in divi­ sion’s nursing, physician assis­ tant, and health/human perform­ ance programs. Submit resume to Lowell Hagele, Union College, 3800 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506; or e-mail lohagele@ ucollege.edu. —6310-2001,04 UNION COLLEGE seeks to fill tenure-track position with quali­ fied SDA nursing instructor, beginning summer 2001. Exper­

ience in fundamentals and med­ ical surgical nursing desirable, MSN required, and teaching experience preferred. Submit resume to Charlotte Schober, Nursing Program Director, Union College, 3800 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506; or e-mail chschobe @ucollege.edu. —6311 -2001,04

Adventist couple to manage the Wautoma Adventist Community Services Center. This is a small center and is well-stocked. There is no Adventist church in the area. You would have help as needed. Please write: Elaine Gunderson, N2872 County Rd. S, Wautoma, WI 54982 for more information. -6319-2001,04

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

invites applications for full-time mathematics or mathematics education tenure-track teaching/ research position to begin summer or fall 2001. Requires Ph.D. in mathematics or Ph.D./Ed.D. in mathematics education with the equivalent of a strong master’s in mathematics. Adventists apply to Don Rhoads, chair, Andrews University Mathematics Depart­ ment, Berrien Springs, MI 491040350; dhr@andrews.edu. -6313-2001,04

WALLA WALLA COLLEGE

is in search of a new president. If you know of a qualified candidate that has strong spiritual, academ­ ic, and leadership qualities, please send name, resume, and refer­ ences to: Chairman of the Board, c/o North Pacific Union Conference, P.O. Box 16670, Portland, OR 97292-0670; fax (503) 253-2455; e-mail jerep@ npuc.org. —6320-2001,04 WANTED: Missionary-minded

WALLA WALLA COLLEGE

seeks applicants with background in mechanical engineering/experience in materials science for teaching position in mechanical engineering. Master’s degree with teaching/professional expe­ rience required. See job descrip­ tion at http://www.wwc.edu/ services. Committed Adventists contact Robert Wood, dean; (509) 527-2765; fax (509) 527-2867; woodro@wwc.edu. —63 142001,04 WALLA WALLA COLLEGE:

Although no current position exists, for future consideration we are interested in learning of persons with at least a master’s degree in software engineering with an interest in teaching in that area. Committed Adventists con­ tact Robert Wood, dean; (509) 527-2765; woodro@wwc.edu. — 6315-2001,04

Retired French/Creole-speaking nurse or physician. Man/wife team or sin­ gle man for existing remote mountain-valley clinic in Haiti. Sharing your talent here may be the highlight of your career. Contact Reg King, president, Haiti Mission Outreach at (530) 272-8328 Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific. —63172001,04 NEEDED:

WANTED: Retired, self-sup­ porting, missionary-minded

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Adventists seeking opportunities to serve in evangelism, church planting, education, health, com­ munity service. A friendly church, and excellent junior academy, rural setting—lakes, parks, ski­ ing—only 20 minutes away from large city amenities/ employment. Where? Holly, Mich. Is God call­ ing you? Call (810) 714-4766. -6326-2001,04 CUC ENGLISH DEPART­ MENT seeks applicants for fac­

ulty appointment, either depart­ ment chair or first-year composi­ tion director. Expectations include administrative experience, teach­ ing ability, and commitment to Adventist education. Available July 1. Open until filled. Send resume to Deborah Brown, English Department, 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. -6327-2001,04 ADRA SEEKS DIRECTOR HQ HUMAN RESOURCES

Supervisor: Derris Krouse, bureau chief. Salary, $42-48K. MA in HR or related, four years experi­ ence. Administers: policies, legal requirements, compensation, per­ formance management, employ­ ee relations, schedules training, department budget. Mature judment, confidentiality, understand human behavior. Submit resume online at www.adra.org. Select “About ADRA,” “Employment.” Source code: union. —63292001,04

Real Estate MOVING TO ANDREWS UNIVERSITY AREA? Call an

experienced, reliable, Adventist realtor, Rosie Nash, who is ready to help you make a smooth tran­ sition. Home and land choices available through area Multiple Listing System. Please contact me through the web at: www. realtor.com/SouthwesternMI/ RosieNash; (616) 471-4285; or e-mail: rosie@andrews.edu. -6323-2002,04 FOR SALE: 77.8 acres in Lenawee County, Mich. Approximately 1/2 mile of frontage. Acres consist of woods, meadow, and large flowing creek. Great building sites. In renew­ able CRP program. Pays $4,576 per year. Also 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo for sale in Hendersonville, N.C. Call (828) 698-1156 for details. -6288-2001,05

LOTS FOR SALE: Mountain

lot approximately 10 miles from Gatlinburg, Tenn. $5,500. Florida lot: nice dry, wooded lot north of Tampa near Weeki Wachee. $5,500. Please contact Richard Habenicht at the Wisconsin Conference Trust Dept.; (608) 241-5235. -6318-2001,05 INDEPENDENT RETIRE­ MENT LIVING in magnificent

mountains of N.C. at Fletcher Park Inn. Accepting priority deposits NOW for current and future openings. Delicious vege­ tarian meals. Adjacent to Adventist church, academy, nat­ ural foods store, hospital, living center and medical offices. Linda McIntyre, 150 Tulip Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28792; (800) 249-2882; or e-mail fpiret@ juno.com. —6295-2001,04 LEASE TO OWN: Bryson City, N.C., in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. 4-bedroom/3-bath executive home on approximate­ ly one acre. 3,600 square feet, 3car garage, inground pool, jacuzzi, custom landscaping. $1,100 per month. Other WNC homes avail­ able. Call (828) 272-5900 or (877) 763-1791. -6299-2001,04

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Announcements Churches, schools, conferences, institutions, and organizations may submit announcements to the Lake Union Herald through their local conference communication directors. An easy way to do this is to go to luc.adventist.org/herald/herald-submit.html and submit the announcement online. Readers may verify dates and times of programs with the respective sources, as these events are subject to change.

Andrews University www.andrews.edu of

Apr. 6—Hate and the Limits Tolerance. Andrews

University’s annual ethics empha­ sis weekend will feature Floyd Cochran, the former national press secretary and chief spokesperson for the Idaho-based Aryan Nations. For more infor­ mation, call Robert Johnson at (616) 471-1 109, e-mail bobjohn@andrews.edu, or check on line at www.andrews .edu/news. 7—Andrews University Symphony Orches­ tra, 8:00 p.m., Pioneer Memorial

Church (PMC). Winners of the Young Artists Competition will perform. For more information, call (616) 471-3600. 11— Architecture Lectureship, 4:00

p.m., Architecture Amphitheater. Charles Bohl, director of the Knight Program in Community Building at the University of Miami, Fla., will speak on “The Enduring Civic and Symbolic Roles of Town Centers.” For more information, call (616) 471-6003 or e-mail architecture® andrews.edu. 13—Friday Festival of Faith, 8:00 p.m., PMC. This annual Easter concert will feature the Andrews choirs and a premiere performance of a major choral work by Donnell Josiah. 15-21—International Student Week. For more infor­ mation about this week’s activi­ ties, call (616) 471-6395. 18— Architecture Lecture, 4:00 p.m., Architecture Amphitheater. Diane Dorney, editor and publisher of The Town Paper, Kentlands, M.D., will speak on “New Urbanism:

Walking the Talk.” For more information, call (616) 471 -6003 or e-mail architecture ©andrews.edu. 20-22 — Adventist Engaged Encounter.

For engaged and newly-married couples, this weekend is dedicat­ ed to anchoring your relationship in Christ. For more information, call Campus Ministries at (616) 471-321 1 or e-mail dasm@ andrews.edu. 25—Andrews/ Red Cross Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation or to schedule a donation time, call CSAP at (616) 4713596 or csap@andrews.edu. 26-29—Andrews Homecoming Weekend. Come on ‘home’ for

this weekend of celebrating Andrews’ roots within the Adventist Church and 100 years of educating students for gener­ ous service. The weekend will be a chronological progression from 1901 to the future filled with fun traditions, old friends, and new insights. For more information, call Alumni Services at (616) 471 3591, e-mail alumni@andrews .edu, or check online at www.andrews.edu/alumni. 29— Spring Concert, 8:00 p.m., Castelbuono Youth Chapel, PMC, featuring the Andrews University Wind Symphony. Call (616)4713600 for more information.

Lake Union Offerings: Apr. 7—Church Budget; 14—Christian Record Services; 21—Church Budget; 28—Local Conference Advance. May 5—Church Budget; 12—

Disaster and Famine Relief. Special

Days:

Apr.

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Stewardship Sabbath, Missionary Magazines (Signs, Message, El Centinela, La Sentinelled 14—Literature Evangelism Sabbath; 21—Education Sabbath. May 5—Community Services Sabbath; 12—Youth Sabbath. Legal Notice: The 19th business

session of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Pioneer Memorial Church at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, on May 22, 2001. The first meeting of the session will convene at 8:30 a.m. on May 22. This session is being held for the purpose of receiving reports for the five-year period ending December 31, 2000, the election of officers, assistant treasurers, departmental directors and associate directors, an exec­ utive committee for the ensuing five years, and to consider pro­ posed constitutional changes and the transaction of such other busi­ ness as may properly come before the delegates. Gordon L. Retzer, president Walter L. Wright, secretary Legal Notice: Notice is here­ by given that a meeting of the Lake Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Pioneer Memorial Church at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, on May 22, 2001, at 8:30 a.m. Agenda items will include election of trustees for the ensuing term of five years, consideration of proposed changes in the constitution and bylaws, and the transaction of such other business as may prop­ erly come before this meeting. The delegates to the 19th busi­ ness session of the Lake Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventist are dele­ gates to this meeting. Gordon L. Retzer, president Walter L. Wright, secretary

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Indiana Disaster Response Training

is being held at Timber Ridge Camp, Spencer, Ind., Apr. 13-15. Material for steps 1-4 in the cer­ tification process will be covered. To register for this workshop, please contact the Indiana Conference office at (317) 8446201.

Lake Region Legal Notice: Notice is hereby given that the regular triennial session of the Lake Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the City Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8816 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, Sunday, May 6,2001, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the session is to elect officers and departmental directors for the ensuing term, and for the trans­ action of such other business as may properly come before the delegates. Delegates to this ses­ sion are duly appointed repre­ sentatives of the various church­ es of the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for each 35 members or major fraction thereof. The organizing commit­ tee, made up of duly appointed members from the churches, will meet on Saturday night, May 5, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. at the City Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church. Norman K. Miles, president George C. Bryant, secretary Legal Notice: Notice is here­ by given that the regular trienni­ al session of the members of the Lake Region Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc., a corporation, will be held in connection with the 23rd session of the Lake Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists at the City Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church, 8816 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, Sunday, May 6, 2001. The first meeting of the association will be called to order at approximately 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to restate and amend the articles of incorporation and bylaws, to elect trustees for the ensuing term, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the

delegates. Delegates from the churches in attendance at the 23rd triennial session of the Lake Region Conference comprise the constituency of the association. Norman K. Miles, president George C. Bryant, secretary

Michigan A pipe organ is available without charge to any church.

This three-rank, two-manual instrument has the incomparable pipe organ sound and is suitable for a small church or chapel. Some expense would be involved in setting it up, but a handy per­ son could learn the skills easily. For information, write: Pipe Organ, 210 S. Harrison St., Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Faith for Today Family Ministries Seminar: Binding the Wounds with Drs. Ron and Nancy Rockey is coming to the Jackson, Mich., area Apr. 27-29. Topics include: Impact of Unmet Needs, Satan’s Agenda, Rejection’s Causes and Results, Prescription for Character Restoration, The Hope-filled Future. For more information, call (877) 783-6066. Fremont Church homecom­ ing celebration will take place on June 2 at the church at 51 W.

Dayton, Fremont, Mich. The church service will begin at 9:15 a.m., and Sabbath school will begin at 10:30 a.m. The special guest speaker will be Jay Gallimore, Michigan Conference president. Potluck luncheon fol­ lowing services. Bring dish to pass (no kitchen available). Table service and beverage provided. Singspiration following lunch­ eon. Bring music and instruments. For more information, contact Pat at (231)924-3919.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Academy alumni weekend, Apr. 20-21 at

Wisconsin Academy, Columbus, Wis. Weekend begins with ves­ pers Friday evening at 7:30 in the gymnasium. Sabbath school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by church at 11:00. Come and enjoy the renewing of old friendships, music, and fellowship. For more information, phone Marcia Sigler

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at (920) 623-3300, or e-mail: walibr@wi.net. The Green Bay Church is celebrating its 125th anniversary the weekend of May 25-26. Keynote speaker will be Kenneth Mittleider. Come for the Friday evening program, church service, potluck, and vespers. All are wel­ come. Join us to renew friend­ ships and share cherished mem­ ories.

World Church SEEDS 2001, a church-plant­ ing conference, will take place Jul. 18-21, on the campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich. This spirit-filled training and networking event is designed for anyone interested in planting a church—lay members, pastors, and conference admin­ istrators and directors. SEEDS 2001 will showcase innovative methods of reaping and cast a vision for not only planting the seeds, but bringing people to a decision for Christ and His church. This focus is reflected in the theme for SEEDS 2001, Plant a Church...Reap a Bountiful Harvest. Primary pre­ senters include Don Schneider, Walter Pearson, Russell Burrill, Walter Wright, Ron Halvorsen, Jr., Ernest Young, and John McVay, plus many other seminar presenters. Spanish translation will be offered during the gener­ al sessions. There will also be a series of seminars offered in the Spanish language. The young adult module, ya seeds, will again be offered and will focus on reaping a bountiful harvest in the postmodern socie­ ty. For more info GO www .yaseeds.com Special rates are available for early registration—groups, sin­ gle church, church planting teams, and students. For further infor­ mation, call (800) ALL-PLNT (255-7568) or check out the NADEI web page at: www .nadei.org.

All Lake Union Academies alumni, attendees, and friends

are invited to the fourth annual reunion on Sabbath, May 5, at La Sierra Academy, Riverside, Calif., beginning at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Call (909) 796-8593 or (909) 799-8039.

We need you to share your spiritual passion and gifts with us as we reach out to Chicago’s western suburbs. The Glen Ellyn Seventh-day Adventist Church is committed to growing a dynamic Christian fellowship in our part of the vineyard. Our worship style is contemporary. Our message is the everlasting gospel. Contact Pastor Phil Johnson for information on worship times and service opportunities at (630) 894-0882; e-mail brephil@juno.com.

Adventist Communication Network Schedule Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:30-8:00 p.m.—Israel in Prophecy.

Apr. 4, 8:00-9:00 p.m.—First Wednesday. Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 11:0012:00 noon—Ndventist Worship Hour.

Apr. 14, 7:00-8:15 p.m.— Bible Society Easter Celebration. May 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m.—First Wednesday. May 5, 11:00-12:00 noon— Adventist Worship Hour.

May 25-June 2 Florida Camp Meeting, June 6-9 Spanish. Successful Computer Dating ’ exclusively for SDAs since 1974

ADVENTIST CONTACT O P.O. Box 5419

Takoma Park, MD 20913-0419 USA Phone. (301)589-4440

Missionaries Needed in Korea Adventist native English speak­ ing volunteers; singles or couples (without children) who are college graduates with bachelor's degrees or higher to teach con­ versational English and Bible for one year or more at the SDA Language Institutes of Korea (teaching experience not neces­ sary—we train you). Volunteer missionaries are approved by the General Conference. Benefits include round-trip ticket, hous­ ing, utilities, insurance, and stipend. For more information contact Ray James, 40 Pleas­ ant Dr., Sutter Creek,CA 95685; e-mail jamegr@depot.net

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What to Expect from Church Imagine that you have just been given a giant gift-wrapped pack­ age called “God’s Church.” You would know what to expect if the package contained chocolatecovered cherries or a portable CD player. But what will you do with “church?” Although opening this package can be a rather scary adventure, there are seven things you can expect for sure. An open door to all. Regardless. God’s church is open to receive an awesome variety of individuals. Tall, short, wide, thin, dark, light, male, female, quick, slow, young, aged. But the physical characteris­ tics of those individuals are not nearly as significant as their spiritual condition. The church door opens to sinners of every style and practice. Rapists, thieves, idolaters, murderers, the proud and the angry. All are welcome.

The odor of cigarette smoke and the smell of alcohol are welcome as signals that God’s Spirit is drawing sinners to the home of salvation. Even those who have wronged members are welcome, for those who call the church “home” are eager to turn God’s enemies into His friends. Safety from the enemies with­ out, and within.

The church is a haven from the

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Enemy, a sanctuary where the powerful symphony of God’s love mutes the Devil’s tempta­ tions. God’s church is a place where “family” members reach out to protect and guide each other to safety, where the dangers of personal weaknesses are reduced through the strength of linked arms.

Certainly, the church is filled with sin and sinners; however, sin’s power is significantly reduced as sinners ask God to open his “road­ ways of escape.” Freedom “from” and freedom “for.”

God calls all humans into His freedom—freedom from being slaves of Satan, freedom from being slaves of our own desires, freedom from being slaves of others, and freedom from false expectations. But it is much more than just freedom “from.” God’s freedom is a freedom “for.” He empowers people to use freedom to “serve one another in love.” It is from freedom’s vast store­ house that God’s church draws its kindness, gentleness, concern, and personal love. This is the storehouse where ADRA, World Vision, and a dozen other acronyms become Divine love wrapped in human hands.

Fellowship with others. God’s church is a place of togetherness. Those who accept His call kneel together in adora­ tion. They battle together on the basketball court. They attend pot lucks, spaghetti feeds, bake sales, and car rallies—together. Together they laugh at weddings, cry at funerals, and stand for the “Hallelujah” chorus. As they eat, study, play, hurt, and worship together, their friendships grow close.

A place of learning and growth. What does Revelation 3:21 really mean? You want me to teach “mushrooms” to the Pathfinders? Does the bread come first or second at communion? What is God like?

Learning and growth both demand questions, answers, and support, and church is the safest place to ask those questions, and to receive wise answers. Church is a place where failures are OK, because failures can be crafted into stair steps toward true success.

A clear picture of God’s charac­ ter. The most challenging responsi­ bility of the church is to provide a window through which humans can see God’s face. That window includes the crystal clarity of Scripture, the smoky aberrations of personal witness, and the cleansing coating of the Holy Spirit. Through this window we can all see an accurate, though murky, picture of God.

Church: Where love receives voice and skin. Dick Duerksen

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Lake Union Herald ProfilesofYouth

Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

April 2001

Vol. 93, No. 4

The Lake Union Herald Staff

Shawna Davenport

Shawna Davenport is a senior at Broadview Academy (BVA). Shawna truly lives her goal to keep God first in her life and to do God’s will. She does this through her involve­ ment in choir, Praise Spectrum, and gymnastics. She has also shown her Christian leadership potential as Girls’ Club pas­ tor, Student Association pastor, and as a girls’ dorm resident assistant. The girls’ dean, Rena Henley, says of Shawna: “She is a very dedicated, responsible, Christian R.A. to all girls in the dorm. As the S.A. pastor, Shawna gives her all to plan S.A. activities and all the spiritual events the S.A. officers

are responsible for.” Next year Shawna plans to start her course of study in elementary education or physical therapy. She also plans to keep up with her hobbies of singing and playing the guitar. Shawna is the daughter of Gary and Della Davenport. Gary is the principal of the Rockford (111.) Adventist Elementary School. Born in Chicago, Cornelius Hardy has spent the past three and a half years attending Broadview Academy (BVA). His mother, Adell Townsend, attended a Daniel and Revelation Seminar five years ago and subsequently became a member of the Broadview Church in Chicago. When Cornelius became of high school age, he started attending BVA. Cornelius has been very involved on the campus as a mem­ ber of band, gymnastics, and the basketball team. He is also Cornelius Hardy a resident assistant in the boys’ dorm and works for the mar­ keting department on campus. Rena Henley, his faculty “mom,” says that Cornelius is “dedicated to whatever project he is working on” and is “a delight to have as a campus son in our family group.” Cornelius plans to attend Andrews University in the fall, majoring in architec­ ture or digital multimedia.

Box C, Berrien Springs, Ml 49103; (616) 473-8242 E-mail: dower@andrews.edu Editor.........................................................................................RichardDower Managing Editor...................................................................... NadineDower Copy Editor/Circulation Manager............................................. AnnFisher

Contributing Editors Adventist Health System, Midwest Region .......... Judy L. Leach J udyLeach@ahss.org Andrews University............................................................................. Illinois................ Richard Carey 74617.l243@compuserve.com Indiana......................Clay Farwell 74617.771 @compuserve.com Lake Region.......................................................................................... Michigan......Sandra Blackmer 110175.1313@compuserve.com Wisconsin ...........................................James Fox jfox@chorus.net

Correspondents Adventist Health System, Midwest Region.............. Lynn Larson llarson@ahss.org Andrews University....Monise Hamilton monise@andrews.edu Illinois........................ Joi Avante 76361.3031 @compuserve.com Indiana................... Sheri DeWitt 74617.771@compuserve.com Lake Region............................................................... Eloise Wagner Michigan.......... Bruce Babienco 74532.1235@compuserve.com Wisconsin................................. Kitty Crary, britrosel@yahoo.com

Lake Union Conference Departments Box C, Berrien Springs, Ml 49103 (616) 473-8200 President.......................... Secretary......................... Treasurer ....................... Vice President .............. Associate Treasurer..... Associate Treasurer..... ASI................................... Communication............. Education ...................... Education Associate..... Information Services ... Ministerial .................... Publishing/HHES/ABC Religious Liberty ........ Trust Services .............. Women’s Ministries.....

..Gordon L. Retzer ..Walter L. Wright .Norman W. Klam ......Luis E. Leonor .Douglas L. Gregg ..... Glynn C. Scott ..... Luis E. Leonor Richard C. Dower .Gary E. Randolph ......... Garry Sudds ..Harvey P. Kilsby ..Walter L. Wright ...... John S. Bernet ...Vernon L. Alger ...Vernon L. Alger ....... Myrna Earles

Local Conferences and Institutions Adventist Health System, Midwest Region: Ernie W. Sadau,

president, 120N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; (630) 856-2010. Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien

Springs, Ml 49104-0670; (616) 471-7771. Illinois: J. Wayne Coulter, president; Ken Denslow, secretary;

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David Freedman, treasurer; street address: 619 Plainfield Rd., 2nd floor, Willowbrook, IL 60521; mailing address: P.O. Box 1110, Westmont, IL 60559-1110; (630) 734-0920. Indiana: Clay Farwell, president; Archie Moore, secretary, George Crumley, treasurer; street address: 15250 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032; mailing address: P.O. Box 1950, Carmel, IN 46082-1950; (317) 844-6201. Lake Region: Norman K. Miles, president; George Bryant, secretary; Gregory Baker, treasurer; 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; (773) 846-2661. Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Michael Jamieson, treasurer; street address: 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48933; mailing address: P.O. Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48901; (517) 485-2226. Wisconsin: Donald Corkum, president; Brian Hamilton, secretary/treasurer; street address: 3505 Highway 151 North, Sun Prairie, WI 53590; mailing address: P.O. Box 7310, Madison, WI 53707-7310; (608) 241-5235. Contributors: All submitted copy must be channeled through your local conference or institution’s Herald correspon­ dent. Stories submitted online at luc.adventist.org are automati­ cally e-mailed to the local conference communication director. When submitting stories by direct e-mail, copy your local con­ ference correspondent into the address. Writers’ Guidelines are available from conference correspondents and online. New Subscriptions: Requests should be addressed to the secretary of the local conference where membership is held.

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Literature Evangelists in the Lake Gnion visited 600,000 homes in 2000.

Corwin Lenz (1) and Paul Adams (r) have each sold well over $1 million of Adventist literature.

:higan’s Literature Evangelists Some of Plichi eir soulwinning experiences snared man at camp meeting.