August 2001

Lake Union Herald

AUGUST 2001

Editorial

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Editorial: Waiting for the Gift

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Operation Amigo: Student

Waiting for the Gift

Missionaries Experience the Amazon

by Gordon L. Retzer, Lake Union Conference President

4 Operation Amigo: Wisconsin

Academy Students Take Mission Trip to Belize 5

New Members

6 A Vision, a School, and a Mission

8 National Honor Society 2001 Inductees 10 Adventurer Excitement and

Pathfinder Pride

12 Creative Parenting: A Family of Five

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Exploring God’s World: Spectrums, Spectrums Everywhere

14 Adventist Health System Midwest Region News 15 Andrews University News

16 Education News

23 Classified Ads 28 Announcements

30 eXtreme Grace

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Profiles of Youth

Cover Sharon Morrison, principal of the Cross Street Christian School in Anderson, Indiana, helps first grader Breanna Crabb with her read­ ing assignment. Herald photo. 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. 8.

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heryl and I were expecting our first baby. Were we ever excited! Then the waiting began. By the fifth month, Cheryl started having some complica­ tions. Early one morning I heard her crying, and I could see she was in terrible pain. The nurse at the ER was kind and said she would call the doctor. I was scared, Cheryl was scared. And she was in so much pain. We waited, and the nurse said she couldn’t really do anything to relieve the pain until the doctor arrived. After about thirty minutes, I asked the nurse to call the doctor again. She came back and said not to worry, “The doctor will be right over.” But he didn’t come.

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After several hours, another doctor was called, and we lost that first little baby boy. Cheryl was finally relieved of physical pain, but our hearts were broken. Later we found out the doctor had been drinking, and he’d answered the phone but couldn’t remember why. It probably wouldn’t have made any differ­ ence, except that Cheryl wouldn’t have had to suffer so long.

God is so good, for about a year later Cheryl told me she was pregnant. This time I really had a hard time waiting! How would Cheryl be? Would the baby be OK? About the fifth month, she started having problems. The doctor said we had a choice to make—she could have complete bed rest until the baby was born, or she would probably have another miscarriage. I assured Cheryl I’d take care of her, cook, do the laundry, and clean the bathrooms. Well, that lasted about a week, and she called her mother who unselfishly came and helped us.

We had been praying every day, and I was trying to trust in God, but I still worried—worried about Cheryl and about the baby. It seemed every day I’d wake up and have that funny feeling in my stomach, wondering how everything would turn out. Finally the big moment came, and I rushed Cheryl to the hospital. Then I waited—and waited. I found out they have special rooms for waiting! Then the nurse came and put a precious little bundle in my arms. My little girl had black hair and big eyes looking right at her daddy.

The nurse said she was perfect, and her mother was doing great. I tell you it was a relief. I hugged and kissed Cheryl and held that little gift baby next to my heart. But guess what, the next morning, because I had been in the habit of worrying for nine months, I awakened with the same apprehension. And then it hit me. Everything is perfect, I have a little baby girl, Carisa, and Cheryl is just fine. I was home alone, but I celebrated! I thought to myself, this moment in time is what Jesus is waiting to give us all when He comes. Except that this one moment of perfect peace will become an eternity.

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Operation Amigo

5t li cl er it Mi 531 or i ari Experience the Amazon by Betty Kossick

tudents from Battle Creek Academy (BCA), representing four area churches, along with their adult sponsors, will never be quite the same after a mission trip in April to Manaus, Brazil. There’s been a definite change in their lives. Why? Because they bonded with new friends from a different culture through service and Christian fellowship. These 24 short-term missionaries went to demonstrate love, but it was the love shown to them that is responsible for their changed lives. The mission team learned about Christian service in a very practical way. They built a church during daytime hours (with blisters and sunburns as proof of their hard labor), and conducted two evangelistic series and two Vacation Bible Schools in the evenings. Carmen Ward, a trip participant, said, “What I was most impressed with was the response of the people, leading to 21 baptisms.” The group rejoiced when the new church was dedicated. Rebecca Sauer notes, “The service was quite emo­ tional. The church was full to capacity with others standing in the street.” After their evangelistic efforts in Manaus, they boarded a boat and went along the banks of the Amazon River with two doctors, two nurses, and two medical technicians. They gave

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attention to villagers by assisting with medicine distribution, blood pressure readings, and tooth extractions. As they visited the shoreside villages, they cared for an average of 100 people per day. Fernando Ortiz, Battle Creek Tabernacle youth pastor and trip leader, commented, “To visit an actual tribe was quite an experience for the group. But even more impressive was the villagers’ warm reception and openness to the gospel.” The visit was made possible as a result of meeting with the chief of the Nyengatu tribe, who granted permis­ sion to enter the village and provide medical attention. An added blessing came with the request by the chief to send someone to teach the children how to read and write. This is the

During the day, Battle Creek Academy mis­ sion students constructed a church in Manaus, Brazil.

mission team’s prayer, that someone can be found to do this. Pastor Ortiz added, “This was a very ambitious project consisting of three parts: evangelism, construction, and medical work on the boat. Given the high level of involvement, each participant returned home with a new perspective, seeking ways to continue serving others and certain that what they gained was much more than they shared.” The Amazon River will remain the biggest river in the world, but for the 24 participants, their lives will never be the same! Betty Kossick is a volunteer communi­ cation consultant for BCA.

In the evenings, the mission team conducted two evangelistic series and two Vacation Bible Schools. The trip resulted in 21 baptisms.

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Wisconsin Academy Students Take Mission Trip to Belize by Sue Rappette

' he Central American country of Belize is now a wonderful memory for the Wisconsin Academy (WA) seniors and their sponsors. The 41 participants returned from the 14-day humanitarian trip on April 2. They had told Bible stories to more than 1,300 children, given medical care to approximately 1,000 Belizeans, deposited $34,000 worth of medical supplies at needy clinics, and worked to build a church in the little town of San Estefan. Although the trip was fraught with inconveniences, excessive heat, strange food, and dust, the young

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Bible stories, and giving the children and teachers pencils, chalk, and other items. Roxie Thomas recalls singing for six straight hours one day. “It was worth it,” Roxie said. “The children’s

The medical team works tirelessly to meet the needs of as many people as possible while in the country of Belize.

Wisconsin Academy seniors enjoy telling Bible stories to the children.

people were enthusiastic. “This was a wonderful group to work with,” said Principal John Thomas. “There was very little complaining and a good spirit of cooperation.” During their stay in Belize, the WA students divided into three groups—a medical team, a building crew, and a school visitation group. The school group visited public and private schools, doing crafts, singing, telling

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faces glowed with appreciation, and they loved everything we did for them.” The medical team under the leadership of Deiter Eppel, M.D., went to a different site every day. Their tireless work was admirable. One of the most memorable events happened on the last day in Orange Walk. The medical group had just returned to the hotel from an exhaust­ ing day of work in 100 degree weather. They were tired and hungry. Supper was already on the table, and everyone else was in line for their meal. Just then a concerned family arrived looking for the doctor. They had heard that the group was leaving soon, and their little boy was suffering with a huge boil on his neck. Without

The building team must use unconven­ tional methods to achieve their goals.

hesitation the family was greeted warmly, one of the supper tables was cleared, and the boil was lanced—all while the rest of the group was eating a few feet from the “operation.” That one act exemplified the whole trip—the team was there to help the people in whatever way they could, whenever it was needed. The building crew led by LeRoy Rappette worked to build a church in San Estefan. To avoid the hottest part of the day, they were on the job site as early as 5:00 a.m. Since the only “modern” tools that were available were those that the group brought, the builders used many unconventional methods to fashion the cement block building. “When a water pipe broke, a resourceful Belizean got a tire tube from a bike and patched things up,” LeRoy remembers. “I was impressed at how easily the Belizeans did hard work without modern technology—like digging the foundation,” said senior student Brian Kessen. “What was hard work for us was easy for them. They worked without shoes and without complaining.” Senior Hans Castleberg summed up everyone’s feelings about the trip: “I’ve learned that sometimes we take life for granted. We have so much to be thankful for in our country. God is so good to us all!” Sue Rappette is Wisconsin Academy s communication director.

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New

Members

Michigan

Lake Region

The witnessing department of Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA) had a great year. More than 78 students participated in 40 Bible studies, two prophecy seminars, and two health seminars. One particular Bible study hap­ pened with two GLAA seniors, Mike Matus and Chandra Hall. When the year began, Mike and Chandra wanted to get into a Bible study that was more than just a casual event. They wanted one where they could really see God work. Their prayers were answered when they met a GLAA freshman, Alicia Cameron, who had never given her life to Jesus Christ. Throughout the year, they met every Tuesday night to discuss different biblical truths. Alicia was so on fire she could not just do one lesson a week, but started doing two or three per week. After completing the set of lessons, Alicia wanted to study more about Jesus. So Mike and Chandra walked her through the little book Steps to Christ. This book helped Alicia understand the loving forgiveness and hope that Jesus gives. After complet­ ing this study, Alicia realized that she wanted to publicly give her life to Jesus Christ through baptism. On May 18, Mike and Chandra had the privilege of watching Alicia Cameron make public her commitment to Jesus Christ in baptism. Do young people really think through the most important decision of their lives today? Well, listen to Alicia’s thoughts. “I wanted to make sure that I truly wanted Jesus for myself before I made it public.” What is it like for a young person to walk with someone as they make a commitment for Christ? Let Mike and Chandra share their thoughts. “This is an awesome experience to share with Alicia, one that we will never forget.”

Nicole “Nicky” Byilingiro, is a 16-year-old junior at the Berrien Springs High School. Her story began last summer when she asked God to help her raise, on her own, money she needed for her school supplies for the 2000-2001 school year. A few days later, Dwight Kruger, Lake Union magabook program director, gave her the opportunity to experience God through literature evangelism in Flint, Michigan. At first it was not easy, but as days went on, Nicky worked hard and prayed every day. “Literature evangel­ ism has brought me closer to God and given me the tools I needed to give my life to Jesus and be baptized, even though friends believed I was just 15 years old and needed to wait some more years,” Nicky said. One day Nicky and her friend got lost and found themselves walking and knocking at people’s doors in the suburbs of Flint. “We were scared and knew we were not safe. We prayed for help, and God was Nicky Byilingiro is a new member of merciful to us. New Life Church. Just a few minutes after prayer, we saw Andrew Franklin, our group leader. He was looking for us,” she said. Nearing the end of the summer, Nicky had not only sold a lot of books (more than enough to pay for her own school supplies), but had experienced God. Jesus had answered her prayers. She gave her life to God and was baptized by Clifford Jones, the New Life Church pastor, Berrien Springs, Michigan Jean-Claude Nkou, Lake Union Herald communication intern

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Like some other second-and thirdgeneration young Adven­ Ruth Eshun is now a youth tists, Ruth leader of the Michiana Eshun Ghanaian Church. was obedient but went to church routinely as a requirement to fulfill her obligation towards the church. Going to church Sabbath morning was an everyweekend ceremony. “It was nothing new to me,” she said. Things began to turn around when she was a student at the Berrien Springs High School. A student or a close friend of hers died every year she was there. This was hard for her to understand. “Why should young people die?” she wondered. Ruth remembered what she had heard so many times in church about the vanity of life without Christ. These thoughts were going through her mind: “Life is short, and time waits for no one and has no prefer­ ence. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a backslider or how long you’ve not been zealous for the Lord. What matters is coming to Jesus Christ now before it’s late.” She realized that these were the same words her parents had been saying to her all along. Ruth joined the Michiana Ghanaian Church where Isaac Eshun, Korenteng Pipim, Paul Yeboah, and Emmanuel Osei were giving Bible studies. “I now looked forward to going to church and singing in the youth choir, and I understood that having a relationship with Jesus revives us again,” she said. “That’s what matters.” Ruth realized that it was no longer necessary to wait. She gave her life to Jesus and was baptized. Jean-Claude Nkou, Lake Union Herald communication intern

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Vision, a School, and a Mission BY THE EDITOR

n 1902 a new school was opened in Anderson, Indiana, and except for several years preceding 1917, it has remained in continuous operation. There are parents and even grandpar­ ents of children now enrolled who were educated in that school. For the past one hundred years, education has been a priority for the Anderson Church. School board chairman Brent Schalk said, “Our congregation realizes that without an educational facility our church will not grow and might even disappear over a period of time.” Two-and-a-half years ago another new school facility was built in Anderson—Cross Street Christian School. Its mission, in addition to educating Adventist children, is to make Christian education available to the children of the community. The enrollment for the year 2000-2001 was about 40 students, half of whom came from non-Adventist families. As the school was being built in the developing northwestern area of Anderson, the congregation realized that it would be the perfect opportuni­ ty to let the community know of its existence. Clinton Meharry, Anderson church pastor, said that careful consideration was given to the name to indicate that the school was open to community students. They chose the name, Cross Street Christian School, an Accredited Seventh-day Adventist Education Facility. The school was to be a mission school, a lighthouse in the community, a safe and comfort­ able place for learning. “We let the parents know that this

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is a Seventh-day Adventist school with Adventist principles being modeled and taught. This school is to be a service to others, to share the gospel and the love of Jesus,” said Sharon Morrison, Anderson School principal. Charlotte Brummet drove by the school and saw the sign. Wanting her daughter Kyliegh to go to a Christian school, she stopped, walked in the door, spoke to Sharon Morrison, fell

to hear the sermon. She kept coming back and decided to become a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. That became a reality on December 16, 2000. Another parent, Beth Lephew, said, “We wanted Joshua to be in a private school. My husband, John, called around to the different schools and found Cross Street Christian School. Joshua has learned a lot here, for instance, when we forget to pray

Jennifer Burrill shows sixth-grader Julie Landess a shortcut to a computer program. Commenting about the support that the Anderson Church members give to the school, she said, “This church puts their kids number one!”

in love with the place, and enrolled Kyliegh. That autumn, the Anderson Church was holding a series of meetings in the school gym. The school choir, of which Kyliegh was a member, was to sing for the meetings. Charlotte brought her to the meetings and stayed

before meals, he will remind us.” Kathy Appleba enrolled her son Kyler in kindergarten. She said, “I checked out the schools in our area, and while the public schools can provide the same academics that this school does, her teacher, Mrs. Elliott, has a way with children in the

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Recently married, Althea Elliott, previously known to her students as Miss Spears, works with Kyler Appleba and Kyla Crabb in the kindergarten room. She said, “It is really cool to see my young students start to believe that Jesus is their friend. ”

friend. I want them to know that through prayer they can contact Him at any time. One day it got very dark outside. We heard that there were storm warnings. It frightened the children. They said, ‘We need to pray.’ So we got in our prayer circle, and each child prayed and prayed for their families. If prayer becomes that dear to their hearts, they have learned that there is a Jesus who will answer their prayers, and that He is their friend. I want them to know Him. It is my hope that He will be their friend for life.” This school works because of the vision, the mission, and the support of the church family. The pastor is intimately involved with the school. He has a devotional time with them every week, schedules time to play with the students at recess, and talks with them individually as the need or opportunity arises. Perhaps Jennifer Burrill said it best, “If the Anderson Church family continues to put the school in God’s hands, this school will do wonderful things for the community.”

kindergarten level to make learning but the kids would say, ‘but we haven’t said the Sabbath command­ enjoyable. She cares for the kids in a way that cannot be taught or learned ment yet.’” “My one desire is to have the in classes.” When asked about having non­ children get a glimpse of Jesus as their Adventist students in the classroom, Jennifer Burrill (teacher, grades five through eight) said, “I have to simplify the biblical truths because, to some of the students, even the gospel is foreign. When some students ask ques­ tions like why we go to church on Saturday, our Adventist students do their best to answer their classmates’ questions in terms that their peers can understand.” Sharon Morrison relates, “Friday afternoons in my classroom we have the tradition of saying the fourth commandment in preparation for the The Cross Street Christian School in Anderson, Indiana, has the mission to educate Adventist as well Sabbath. Occasionally I as non-Adventist students in a safe and comfortable environment. As an added bonus to the com­ would change the routine, munity, their gymnasium is open for an adult basketball night.

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National Honor Society 2001 Inductees

Battle Creek Academy From left: Claire Wilson and Rebecca Sauer.

One way that schools honor the hard work of their students is by selecting candidates for the National Honor Society (NHS). NHS is a prestigious national organization that recognizes academic acheivement, on the basis of grade point average (GPA), leadership, sevice, and character. Members are expected to maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher and demonstrate

leadership in school or community activities. They must also have been involved in service and receive a character recomendation from the faculty. Nine Lake Union academies reported new inductees in 2000-2001. Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society.

Peterson-Warren Academy

Broadview Academy

From left: (front row) Melony Shelton, Sharlene Wilson, April Britton, Kristen Joseph, Lindsey Sanders; Nette Gray, counselor; (back row) Cheryce Bone, Ricky Gray, Hayward Penny, Chris Fleming, Darnell Logan, Alex Martin, Kaleina Scott, Mallissa Martin.

From left: (front row) Diane Coon; (second row) Hailey Loveland, Crystal Coon, Joseph Coronel; (third row) Angie Perez, Sergei Triku r, Erwin Park; (fourth row) Charles Mabaquiao; (not pic­ tured) Elizabeth Hanke.

Chicago Seventh-day Adventist Academy (Photos not available) Jonathan Fowler, Jovan Green, Tiffanie Golden, Ashley Johnson, Allaceea Lewis, Carolyn Nwankpa, Wayne Odle, LaDonna Ross, Shavadre Stiffend, Julius Timmons.

Wisconsin Academy From left: Angela Cook, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Jodi Salzieder, Shelli Johnson, Jennifer Maliy, Kerri Klassen, Theresa Johnson, LeeAnn Paulsen.

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Great Lakes Adventist Academy From left: (front row) Dawn Martz, Amy Trent, Alicia Montes, Amber Pfeiffer, Christine Ramirez, Grace Banks, Joelle Simpson, Chandra Hall; (middle row) Sarah Horne, Lori Blaisdell, Sarah Matus, Leslie Fontanilla, Katie Kirkby, Vai Walker, Stephanie Quick, Aimee Allen, Erin Santos, Carrie Lahti; (back row) Stacy Whitehead, Michelle Doucomes, Jay Oetman, Fred Boothby, Justin Weaver, Mike Webber, Susan Davis, Kiana Binford, Taryn Lynch; (not pic­ tured) Kourtney Musson.

Andrews Academy From left: (front row) Jose-Ann Martin, Vanja Horonic, Melody Bairagee, Rachel Tambunan; (second row) Sonja Bermeo, Jodi Poole, Amy Sheppard, Danielle Coon, Joelle Chase, Dyana Coon; (third row) Alvin Davis, Jolene Birney, Naomi Jackson, Liza Habenicht, Kimberly Howell, Rebecca Turk, Matthew Gray; (back row) Yves Clouzet, John-Philip Markovic, Joshua Jabez, Philip Roberts, John Hood, Matthew Tilstra; (not pictured) Michael Russell.

Indiana Academy From left: (front row) Lisa Sannes, Jamie McLamb, Christina Bliese, Summer Wood, Julie Link; (second row) Holly Sannes, Tiffany Harrington, Jenny Jeffries, Shannon McArtor; (back row) Ricky Mann, Alan Jackson, AH Souchet.

Hinsdale Adventist Academy From left: (front row) Matthew Park, Timothy Morse, Andrew Maldonado, Jamie Alabata; (back row) Sharon Franche, Ria Deleon, Lydia Radivojevish, Raynell Tuazon, Emillie Lacson, Karen Ybanez.

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Adventurer Excitement and Pathfinder Pride

Adventurers prepare for their parade.

by Terry Dodge

he Adventurer program is designed for children in grades one through four in church, public, or home schools. It is a worldwide program that promotes Christian values, teamwork, and

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An Adventurer dad participates by offering a helping hand.

family bonding. Adventurer Pathfinder Bible Bowl participants are proud of their accomplish­ clubs are full ments. of creativity topics, and sharing times. and imagination. Children learn about The Pathfinder program is Jesus and the Bible, health and fitness, designed for youth in grades five nature, enjoy field trips, nature through 10. Pathfindering provides activities, crafts and games, and young people with leadership skills, conference events. Christian guidance and values, and Parents are encouraged to partici­ opportunities to learn and practice pate in the various activities with their self-reliance, honesty, loyalty, and children. They can improve their kindness. It prepares them for church understanding of what makes families and community responsibilities, helps strong, share the frustrations and them acquire hobbies and skills, triumphs of parenting, find support develop self-discipline and make and discover new ideas for making friends. their family life better. They are Path-finder uniforms are worn by invited to attend their own special the youth and adult staff. They visit parents’ meetings which may include nursing homes and homeless shelters, special speakers, videos on parenting plan weekend camping trips, and have at least one social per month just to have fun together.

This Adventurer is having difficulty popping her balloon!

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2001 Lake Union Pathfinder Camporee Theme: Orion and Beyond Date: September 13-16, 2001 Location: Berrien County Youth

Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, Michigan. Speakers: James Black, North American Division (NAD) Pathfinder director (opening night); Keith Gray, seminary student sponsored by the Texas Conference (Friday and Sabbath). Guest Presenters: Arnold and Dixie Plata, NAD Pathfinder historians with a musem display; Nathan Green, nationally recognized artist from Eau Claire, will display pic­ tures of space shuttles he has paint­ ed for NASA. Cost: $20 per Pathfinder and staff mem­ ber, $5 per pre-Pathfinder-age staff children.

Making lasting friendships is what Pathfinders is all about.

These teens aren’t too old to have fun on the sledding hill. Obviously Pathfinders is for all seasons!

This teen finally gets her ride on a snowmobile.

Pathfinders have the opportunity to participate in several conference events such as the camporee, an annual mission trip, teen snow outing, Bible bowl, Pathfinder fair, and teen leadership training (grades 9-12). Most importantly, it provides them with many opportunities to learn about their heavenly Father through Bible study, nature, and serving others. Now is the time to enroll in one of these ministries in your area. If your church does not have a club, talk to your pastor about starting one in your church. Terry Dodge is the Michigan Conference Pathfinder director. Color guards lead the Pathfinder fair parade.

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CREATIVE

PARENTING The Christian perspective for a happier, healthier home life

A Family of Five by Susan E. Murray ome of you may be familiar with the place. You may have had a similar experience. After eating lunch at Fernwood (a botanical garden near Berrien Springs, Michigan), my husband and I had taken a short walk down to a dock at the water’s edge on the St. Joseph River. As we sat there soaking in the quiet beauty and warmth of the sun, I looked across the water and saw two adult Canada Geese swimming down the river, and between them were three goslings.Talk about synchronized swimmers! As I sat marveling in their beauty and the way they swam together, I heard a motor boat approaching from the other direction. The boat was coming so quickly, that I was worried it would be upon them too quickly. Yes, the parents could take off in flight, but not the goslings! I felt a stab of fear as the boat came closer and closer. The geese were in the middle of a wide stretch of the river. Almost imperceptibly, the male who was in the lead, changed direction and began to swim towards the shore. His family followed. As the two parents directed their little ones towards safety, I thought about how it might be if it were a human family. The female might have said, “I take care of these kids more than you do, and I know they will swim to the left faster than towards the right.” The parents could have discussed, or even argued, about which parent knew what was right, or best, and in the meantime the children would have been in jeopardy and they would have lost important

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time. But they had a partnership, and together they worked for the good of their family. As they glided, seemingly so effortlessly, close to the shore, and the speed boat sped past, it struck me that there was a lesson here. My husband and I sat awhile longer, after the family of geese were safely resting under some hanging tree limbs by the shore. We talked about some of the lessons we could glean from that experience. This goose family illustrated what I believe God intended for our families. Goose pairs mate for life, and both parents care for the goslings. His desire is that husband and wife, mother and father, work together for the good of their children. They are to protect their children from the dangers of this world. I believe those three goslings had no idea of their potential peril. As Ellen White so aptly wrote: “Husband and wife are to be closely united in their work in the home school. They are to be very tender and very guarded in their speech, lest they open a door of temptation through which Satan will enter to obtain victory after victory. They are to be kind and courteous to each other, acting in such a way that they can respect one another. Each is to help the other to bring into the home a pleasant, wholesome atmosphere.” I was reminded of another statement by the same author: “Let the husband and wife study each other’s happiness, never failing in the small courtesies and little kindly acts that lift and brighten the life. Perfect confidence should exist between the husband and wife. Together they should consider their responsibilities. Together they should work for the highest good of their children. Never should they in the presence of the children criticize each other’s plans or question each other’s judgment.” Time and space do not allow for a discussion of these statements or other lessons we can learn from God’s nature, but I invite you to consider these possibilities: • Read the chapters in the section titled “The Home” in Ministry of Healing. Consider paraphrasing paragraphs that are most meaningful or challenging to you. • Consider other lessons we can learn from Canada Geese and that little family of five.

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Spectrums, Spectrums Everywhere I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Genesis 9:13

Exploring World With James and Priscilla Tucker

f you have ever seen a double rainbow, then you have also seen Alexander’s Dark Band, the area between the two rainbows that appears darker than the sky. As with the rainbows themselves, this phenomenon is the result of the bending of light-rays as they pass through the droplets of rain to produce the spread of color. Several forms of rainbows occur. Most are rare, but keep an eye open for them anyway. Seeing these is often a matter of being in the right place at the right time and being observant. Here are some examples: A rainbow that occurs in the twilight of the rising or setting sun will be entirely red because of the heavy bending of the light-rays through Earth’s atmosphere at those times of day. Then there is the fogbow, which occurs in the very fine mist of fog, especially in the northern latitudes. A fog­ bow is brilliant white. Moonbows occur very rarely at the rising of the full moon. They are made up of all the colors of the rainbow, but they appear to be white because they are so faint.

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Moonbows are so rare that you will see more than 100 rainbows for every moonbow you see. A reflection bow occurs at the edge of a placid body of water, such as a lake. As its name implies, a reflection bow is the mirror image in the water of the bow above it. The brightness of a rainbow depends on the size of the rain­ drops through which the sun is shining. The larger the drops, the more brilliant the bow. As droplets become smaller, the rainbow fades. Rainbows are rare and beautiful gifts, given from God to humankind at the time of the flood. With the bow goes God’s promise, and every time you see a bow of any kind in the clouds, you can be assured one more time that God keeps His promises.

Try this: Look for rainbows in the world—not only the ones described above, but also the rainbows in soap bub­ bles, pools of oil, on compact disks, and on dewcovered spider webs. What do these objects have in common? Hint: The CDs are coated with an oil.

From My Father’s World: 52 Bible-based Interactive Object Lessons Based on Nature, by James A. and Priscilla Tucker. Ask for it at your local Adventist Book Center, or order it from Institute of Outdoor Ministry, Box 670, Niles, MI 49120 for $17.50 plus $4.50 shipping/handling.

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Health System Midwest Region

Heart and Soul of Hinsdale Hospital Kathryn Sieberman retires, again Retirement won’t come easy for Hinsdale Hospital’s patient relations coordinator. Kathryn Sieberman tried it once in the late 1980s but was called back into service in 1997. The 78year-old is trying it again this year after a 44-year career in Hinsdale, but plans to assist with the hospital’s residency pro­ gram and centennial celebration in 2004 may prevent her suc­ cess. Sieberman, a former teacher, joined the hospital back in 1957 when it was known as Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital. She was hired to work in the pharmacy, but landed at the admitting desk. She’s worked under nine hospital administra­ tors, was an assistant to five presidents, and was hospital vice president for 17 years. Since 1962, she’s been involved with the interns and Hinsdale’s family prac­ tice residency program, helping residents find housing and relocate to the area. Her expertise, knowledge of the area, and spe­ Kathryn Sieberman cial relationships with the residents make them feel like she’s part of their family, and she says, “Ninety-nine percent of the residents call me Aunt Kate.” She retired in 1987 but a decade later returned to Hinsdale Hospital at the urging of Ernie Sadau, now president/CEO of the Adventist Health System Midwest Region, who asked her to take on a customer service role. She visited every new patient in the hospital, bringing them a small bouquet of flowers and asking her friendly, “May I help you?” Sieberman believed that opportunities to develop relation­ ships with patients were essential as managed care continued to evolve; she honed a no-nonsense approach to patient care tasks. Sieberman learned, “You have to do it now, it has to be today, you cannot postpone it. You have only one chance to make a first impression, and it must be very positive right away. “A lady once asked me if I had a little personal player her mother could use to listen to classical music. She was very ill, and about an hour later, she died, listening to the tapes. You don’t put off what they ask you to do,” Sieberman says. Nearly 300 members of the hospital community honored Sieberman at a surprise retirement party for her in March. Pat Sutton, Hinsdale Hospital chief executive officer, said,

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“When I came to Hinsdale Hospital, Kathryn Sieberman was one of the first people I discovered that really cared about peo­ ple.” “She’s part troubleshooter, part social worker, part confi­ dante for everyone—janitorial staff, medical staff, and patients,” said Gary Reichard, M.D., a faculty member of the hospital’s residency program. Twenty-five-year employees Dean and Cindy Wolfer recall how Sieberman comforted them when they lost a child to sud­ den infant death syndrome. “We were her adopted children,” says Dean Wolfer. “She’s done a lot for a lot of families.” Sieberman noted working at a place she loved and with peo­ ple she loved contributed to her energy and good health. Her late husband, Louis, had also worked for the hospital in the plant operations department. An active member of the Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sieberman has served as a Sabbath school teacher, an elder, and a greeter, welcoming members and visitors to the sanctuary with her warm smile. Priscilla Lonser, a member of the Hinsdale Church, describes Sieberman as a “wonderful role model to many women in the church. She is a true Christian, a true friend, and somebody who will take charge of a situation where someone needs help immediately.” Hinsdale Hospital donated an organ to the church in recog­ nition of Sieberman’s service, which was dedicated April 8, 2000. Adventist Health System presented a Christian Service award to “Aunt Kate” last year, recognizing her outstanding Christian example along with compassionate and untiring service to oth­ ers.

Five of nine hospital administrators Kathryn Sieberman (center) worked with during her 44-year career at Hinsdale Hospital—(from left) Ken Bauer, Bill Wilson, Mardian Blair, Irwin Hanson, and Ernie Sadau—shared in her retirement festivities.

Her retirement goal remains the same as her life tenet: to reserve time for her God, her family, her work, and herself— all the things that compose a satisfying life. For a woman who has started her rounds at the hospital as early as 3:30 a.m., retirement to her native North Carolina might allow sleeping in until 6:00 a.m. Lynn Larson, Adventist Health System Midwest Region correspondent

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Andrews & University Religion Department Summer Field School Eight Andrews University Religion Department students are spending their summer in an unconventional way this year as a part of the Summer Field School of Evangelism, taking place at the Niles (Mich.) Westside Church. The field school runs from May 29-Aug. 8 and features evangelist DanTowar. Students Ben An, Ghesi Blanco, Jose Bourget, Marlene Santiago, Alex Carpenter, Marina Amador, Shallena Russell, and Jonathan Fields spent the first three weeks of field school preparing for the upcoming meetings by door-to-door visita­ tion, covering the vast majority of the city. The meetings began Friday, June 22, and will continue with two meetings each Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday. During the first two days, about thir­ ty non-members were in attendance. Glenn Russell, assistant professor of religion, stated, “It is such a joy to see folks com­ ing to both meetings. Evangelism always involves hard work and diligent effort, but God has been blessing in so many ways.” The students involved are enjoying seeing the results of their hard work pay off as people they invited through their doorto-door visitations attend. For example, one day Ghesi Blanco knocked at a door and met a gentlemen who had read a book about the Sabbath and was already keeping it, without a church family. He is now attending both the evangelistic series and church. “More than anything we ask for your prayer and support as God continues to bless the good work He has begun,” says Russell.

Andrews Graduates Challenged to Push Their Luck Andrews University’s spring commencement took place on May 13, and made 193 graduate stu­ dents and 299 undergraduate students proud owners of an Andrews diplo­ ma. April Summitt, assistant professor of history, spoke for the Friday evening consecration and challenged students to “Go Ahead and Push Your Luck.” Gerry D. Karst, vice president for the General Conference of Seventh-day Kim Fortin (BA, BSW Adventists and chairman of the ’01) and her mother, Andrews University Board ofTrustees, Kris Knutson (BA ’01) spoke for both Sabbath morning bac­ celebrate their joint calaureate services and asked, “What

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Do These Stones Mean?” Samy Watson, deputy minister of agriculture and Agri-Food for Canada, spoke for both com­ mencement services and assured students that “You Are the Chosen.” Within each commencement ceremony, two special honors were awarded to four different people. Matthew Bediako, General Conference secretary, received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree, and Allan Buller, former president ofWorthington Foods, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Russell Staples, professor emeritus of world mission, and Richard T. Orrison, professor of teacher education, each received the J. N. Andrews Medallion.

School of Business Holds Conference for Business Professors An impressive group of college and university business fac­ ulty members from around North America, Australia, England, Mexico, South Africa, and the Philippines descended on the campus ofAndrews University for the third biennial Adventist Business Teachers’ Conference on June 28-30. This year the conference theme was “Reaching the World: International, Intercultural, and Ethical Issues.” The three-day conference featured Ted Ward from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, who shared the “Seven Puzzles of Intercultural Business” in the opening plenary ses­ sion. Carlos Schwantes, St. Louis Mercantile Library Professor ofTransportation Studies, University of Missouri, and formerly pro­ fessor of history at Walla Leading out in a panel discus­ Walla College, pictured, sion that focused on develop­ both figuratively and liter­ ing cooperation between busi­ ally, the workings inside ness departments, schools, and the executive suite of a faculty across the denomination Fortune 500 corporation as are (from left) Clarence the after-dinner banquet Anderson, WWC; Ann Gibson, AU; Don VanOrnam, SAC; and presentation. Schwantes has Nancy Kluge, CUC. recently completed a history of Phelps-Dodge Corporation, and he shared his own intercultural experience in dealing with a company’s history which includes environ­ mental and labor issues not generally familiar to the academ­ ic world. Rolf Gerber, an Adventist businessman who is the CEO of the Singapore Branch of the Swiss Bank, UBS, focused on international business issues on the second day of the confer­ ence with his session entitled “Globalization—Myth or Reality?” More than 50 business faculty from 15 schools attended not only the plenary sessions but the various break-out ses­ sions which featured research and pedagogy presentations by business faculty attending the conference. The next business teachers’ conference will take place in the summer of 2003.

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Education News Wisconsin Academy Students “Kick the Cycle” Wisconsin — Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 6, 24 students at Wisconsin Academy spent a 24-hour period par­ ticipating in the “Kick the Cycle” famine relief effort. The group’s goal was to earn money through pledges for Adventist Development and ReliefAgency (ADRA). Equipped with pos­ itive attitudes, Bibles, sleeping bags, pillows, and writing materials, the students walked to the Petersen Elementary gym where they set up a refugee village made of card­ board structures. Jamie Danaher, Rhonda Krueger, and This is where Lauren Smith make their shelters.

they would spend the night. The only nourishment given to the “refugees” was water and one scientifically formulated biscuit—the same kind of biscuit that real refugees receive (if they are fortunate). Special speakers Greg Budd and Jennifer Annis described the rugged conditions they found in their missionary endeav­ ors in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Africa. To get another world view, the teens played the game “Land Mine.” This involved tying four or five people together and giving them the challenge of walking across a “land mine” area. If one of their party stepped on a land mine, that person was given a “decree.” This might mean the person was declared dead, blind, or lost one or two limbs. Regardless, the handi­ capped person had to be carried or led by the others through the maze of land mines if they wanted to receive their nour­ ishment for the day—a biscuit. Students also had quiet time to think about the needs of oth­ ers and the responsibility “rich” Christians have in an age of hunger. The event ended with a memorable communion serv­ ice and an agape feast of fruit, vegetables, and bread. “I found the communion service to be so meaningful and an excellent way to end the famine,” said student Shelly Danaher. “After washing each other’s feet, the girls went into the kitchen and brought out beautiful trays of fruits and vegetables to serve the boys. Then the boys served us the breads. There was a real spirit of humility and caring for each other.” Sue Rappette, WA communication director

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the high school to the elementary school during spring Week of Prayer and one-on-one reading sessions developed close friendships across grade levels. BCA’s literacy program, in concert with other area Christian schools, was a focus for grant initiations to compliment the school library. This consortium resulted in a five-month ele­ mentary reading emphasis. Area churches and BCA combined to provide life-chang­ ing mission opportunities, with four concurrent mission activ­ ities during spring break. These trips included off-shore expe­ riences to Brazil and the Philippines, while an evangelistic team served in northern Michigan. At home, students went into the community, offering their services to local volunteer agencies. Imprints from local professionals were left with students through varied presentations at many grade levels. Such skills as weather-forecasting, hot air ballooning, pottery, engineer­ ing, architecture, law, physical therapy, counseling, and lawenforcement were student favorites. Completion of the new 150+ seat chapel and plant upgrades were a highlight of the school year. This was accomplished through the sacrificial effort of volunteers. A key element to BCA’s success is long-term teacher tenure. This dynamic allows predictable outcomes to be achieved. The end result is a school motivated to reach its goal: “The pur­ suit of excellence in Christ.” Betty Kossick, BCA communication consultant

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Hinsdale Student Spells Way to Washington Illinois—On May 29, eighth-grade student Jonathan VanOmam went where no Hinsdale Adventist Academy (HAA) student has gone before—to the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. For the past four years, Jonathan has competed in HAA’s annual spelling bee and has advanced to the Cook County pri­ vate school competi­ tion three times, but this year he went a step further, advancing to the Chicagoland Regional Spelling Bee. On Mar. 6, after eight rounds, Jonathan qual­ Eighth-grade student Jonathan ified with two other VanOrnam (front) received the full students to advance to support of his Hinsdale Adventist the Illinois State Academy classmates when he com­ Spelling Bee. peted in the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. He and 19 other finalists met at Oak Brook Tribune Center for the 15-round statewide competition. By successfully spelling the word “duvet,” Jonathan won the competition, giving him the honor of competing at the National Spelling Bee.

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As the Illinois state representative, Jonathan received a great deal of public attention. He appeared in newspapers, on radio, and on television. When asked by a television reporter what his favorite word to spell was, Jonathan simply replied, “hap­ piness.” To support him on his journey to Washington, his fellow eighth-grade classmates raised enough money to accompany him to the spelling bee to cheer him on. The national compe­ tition was fierce and, unfortunately, Jonathan dropped out of the race after misspelling the word “matutine.” Even though Jonathan didn’t win the national competition, his friends and family are still proud of him and all of his accom­ plishments. Through it all, Jonathan gives credit to God and thanks Him for helping him to succeed. “During the last two months, God has truly been with me,” he says. “I couldn’t have done any of it without Him.”

Indiana Academy—Looking to the Future! Indiana — Indiana Academy (IA) has a new principal, Perry Pollman. Pollman has been an educator for 13 years, serving as the vice principal at Georgia Cumberland Academy for the past four years. He holds a degree in educational administra­ tion and supervision. He and his wife Susan have three chil­ dren: Karman, six; Mallory, 10; and Timothy, 13. Pollman discusses his first impressions of IA, saying: “I am impressed by the facilities here at Indiana Academy. Second,

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my interaction with the student body has been extremely pos­ itive. On my first visit, the students were very courteous. I was surprised at how open and honest they were with me, willing to talk and share concerns.” Pollman wants to make a difference in the lives of the stu­ dents, saying that he hopes “to somehow get across to them a Christlike lifestyle, to show them the Model, and give them opportunities to be of service to others.” “The odds are in your favor,” says Pollman of attending an Adventist acad­ emy. “Kids can get a good education in a public school, and there are other Christians at public schools; but at an Adventist academy, the majority of the students have a similar background, sim­ Perry Pollman, new ilarbelief system, and share similar val­ Indiana Academy principal. ues. I also think the personal interest that the staff exhibits toward the stu­ dent body far exceeds anything you would find at a non-Christian school.” The new principal’s goals for this year include: “To build better rapport with parents and the Indiana constituency; to try to tie in the alumni a little closer to the school, have them involved in the every day life of their school.” He adds “Indiana Academy is their school. I want them to feel a part of it!” Archie Moore, Indiana Conference education superintendent

Andrews Academy Welcomes New Principal Michigan — Summer is always a time of transition on an acad­ emy campus, and at Andrews Academy (AA) the transition this summer involves the principalship. In July, Allan A. Chase assumed the duties of principal at Andrews Academy. Berrien Springs is a special place to this veteran educator and admin­ istrator, since it was while in college at Andrews University that he met his wife, Joy, who is currently an ele­ mentary teacher. The Chases have two sons: Branden, who will be a fresh­ man at Andrews University, and Jeremy, who will be a fifth-grader at Allan A. Chase is the Ruth Murdoch Elementary School. new principal of After earning a bachelor’s degree Andrews Academy. in music with a music education major and an elementary education minor, Chase began his teaching career in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. In 1980, Allan Chase moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., where he has been a classroom teacher and a principal at both the elementary and academy levels. He earned a master’s degree from Columbia University/Teachers’ College, N. Y., with a con­ centration in music and the fine arts in education and cognates

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$500 prize for herself and her academy in the poster contest for grades 9-12. “We found that the school was more enthusiastic about the contest if it received a portion of the prize,” says Frank Baker, contest coordinator. “When we first began the program, the first-place winner would receive the entire $1000. That was a very large prize. And then we discovered that there usually was a teacher or principal behind the good performance of the student. That’s why we share the prize money now.” Michigan Conference received seven other prizes. From Gobles Junior Academy, Alaina Elder (grades 5-8) received a second-place prize for posters, and Michelle Boothby (grades 5-8) and Christie Boothby (grades 9-12) received second and third-place prizes for posters. Janelle Peterson (grades 9-12) from Great Lakes Adventist Academy won second-place for her essay, and from the same school, Jeremy Hess (grades 9-12) and Phil Trent and Todd Fox (grades 9-12) took second and third-place. The drama club from Grand Rapids Junior Academy took second-place in the video contest. The total for the Michigan Conference, awarded to students, amounted to $2,000. An equal amount was awarded to the schools. “Michigan Conference won more prizes than any of the other conferences in the North American Division. I salute the edu­ cation and health ministries leaders for promoting the Student Healthy Lifestyle Contest. The decisions that students make when they are young often stick with them through life,” says DeWitt Williams, North American Division health ministries

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for immediate placement in sev­ eral hospitals. AH oversees oper­ ations of 20 hospitals in Calif., Hawaii, Ore., and Wash. Please contact Leonard Yost for more information at (916) 774-3355; or e-mail: yostjl@rsvl.ah.org. -6298-2001,12 HEALTH CARE AT HOME PLUS seeks RNs, LPNs, and

CNAs. Positions available for qualified candidates for private duty in patients’ homes. Call, fax, or send resume to Human Resources, Health Care at Home Plus, 8230 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge, IL 60521; (630) 856-6901; fax (630) 856-6919. EOE -6331-2001,12

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sees operations of 20 hospitals in Calif., Hawaii, Ore., and Wash.

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is collecting used nonfiction books (they do not have to be Adventist) in good or better con­ dition for a new student industry. Receive a tax-deduction and help a school industry at the same time. For information call (989) 4273518.-6379-2001,12

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TAINS: Lovely cedar home, 1850 WANTED TO BUY/FOR SALE:

1-10,000 used Adventist books, pamphlets, songbooks, Uncle Dan and Aunt Sue tapes, and old cat­ alogs of Adventist books for sale. Want to buy hardback Mary Martha’s Really Truly Stories. Please contact John at (616) 781 6379. -6304-2001,11

sq. ft. plus basement, 12.7+ acres. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath, plus large upstairs office/bedroom, 2 car garage, vaulted ceiling, tongue and grove pine, wood, ceramic tile floors. $199,900. Call toll free (866) 225-0595; details, tour, pic­ tures, floor plans, see http:// www226.pair.com/home -6372-2001,08

Real Estate TWO NEW DOUBLEWIDE 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 ORLANDO SPACIOUS EFFI­ CIENCY APARTMENT close

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sometimes demand more than you can give. If that sounds familiar, why not try Home Study International ? We have been helping children just like yours with our accredited* programs kindergarten through college.

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HOMES FOR SALE: 28 X 40, central heat and air. With approx­ imately 5.4 acres, $58,000. With approx. 20.4 acres, $80,000. Or save $10,000 and purchase both homes together with approx. 40 plus acres, $ 150,000. Well worth the asking price. Phone (505) 7345262; (505) 734-2574. Owner must locate nearer medical facil­ ity. -6388-2001,08

NEED A HOME FORTHREE GENERATIONS? Here’s the perfect place in Berrien Center, Mich.,with an accessible 2-bedroom, 2-bath main-floor apart­ ment for the grandparents, a 2bedroom and 2-bath space for children (or guests), and plenty of room for the generation in between, with a retreat sitting area in the master suite. Call (616) 473-8247. -6389-2001,08

For Sale RVs!! Adventist owned and oper­

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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

A weekend workshop for church communication leaders,

Calendar of Events: Aug. 10-12, Andrews University sum­ mer graduation weekend; Aug. 13-16, Church Planter Assess­ ment; Aug. 27—Fall semester

presented by the Lake Union and Andrews University communi­ cation departments, will be held Aug. 17-19 at the Lake Union Conference office, 8903 Old U.S. Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, Mich. Theme: “How can they know if there is no one to tell them?” Discover the vital role com­ munication can play in the life of the church. Gain practical knowl­ edge and experience in video, Internet, PowerPoint, script-writ­ ing, and radio. Network with oth­ ers in the field. If your church doesn’t have a communication leader, send someone else who has an interest in seeing your church take its rightful place in your communi­ ty. For information contact the Lake Union communication department at (616) 473-8246.

begins.

Lake Union Offerings:

Aug.

11 —

Oakwood College/Andrews University/Loma Linda Univer­ sity; 18—Church Budget; 25— Local Conference Advance; Sept. 1—Church Budget; 8—Fall Mission Appeal; 15—Church Budget. Special Days: Sept. 2-8— Nurture Periodicals; 8—Men’s Day of Prayer; 9-15—Family Togetherness Week; 16-22—

Hispanic Heritage Week.

We need your help! Many copies of the Lake Union Herald are being returned to our editori­ al office because some of the bulk orders for churches have been split apart in error. When that happens, only the top copy in the stack, that had the address on it, is delivered to the addressee. The remaining unaddressed copies are returned to us. We have no way of determining where this is occur­ ring. So, here’s how you can help: If your church has not been receiving its full bulk order of Heralds, please contact our office immediately, so our printer’s postal liaison can contact the appropriate post office and get this practice stopped. Contact Ann Fisher at (616) 473-8242; e-mail AnnFisher2@compuserve.com, and let us know the name of your church (all the information on the address label) and what post office delivers mail to your church.

Illinois The Heralds quartet will be in concert at the following locations: Sept. 8, 11:00 a.m., North Aurora Church, Aurora, Ill., (630) 8598601; Sept. 8,7:00 p.m., Hinsdale Church, Hinsdale, Ill., (630) 3230182; Sept. 9, North Shore Church, Chicago, Ill. [Contact the church for the time at (773) 5610282.]

Indiana South Bend Junior Academy’s third annual homecoming is Aug. 3-5. Friday ves­

pers begins at 7:00 p.m. (CDT). Worship hour speaker is D. Edward Barnett. Honor classes are ’91, ’81, ’71, and ’61. All SBJA alumni and former staff members are invited. For more information, contact Helene Riggs, Home and School leader at (219) 289-4369 or e-mail to: teachersda@cs.com.

Wisconsin Wouldn’t you like to live in the country or in a small town,

have your choice of four Adventist churches to attend, and place your children in a small church school with a special teacher they will love? We know just the place! Contact Carol Trotter at (608) 254-7528; or Jim Edwards at (608) 339-3587 for information about it.

World Church Lynwood Academy class of 1961 is having their 40-year reunion the weekend of Aug. 17-19 at Pacific Union College

(PUC), Angwin, Calif. All friends and teachers and the classes of 1960 and 1962 are invited. There will be a brunch on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Please RSVP to Doug Ermshar at 335 N. White Cottage Rd., Angwin, CA 94508; (707) 965-1116; or dermshar@puc.edu. National Singles Camp,

Camp MiVoden, Hayden Lake, Idaho, Aug. 27-Sept. 3—a week of spiritual and physical renewal. Join active singles from across North America in waterskiing, horseback riding, mountain bik­ ing, challenge course, and many other exciting activities. For brochure, contact Lorene Soderstrom, 5261 Sonora Way, Carmichael, CA 95608, phone (916) 967-6178, email Isoder @jps.net Pine Forge Academy Alumni Weekend—Pine Forge Academy

will celebrate its annual alumni weekend on Aug. 31-Sept. 2. This year’s celebration, themed “Preserving the Past ... Forging the Future ... Sharing the Vision” will honor the classes of ’51, ’61, ’71, ’76, ’81 and ’91. Activities

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for the weekend include vespers service with Keith Goodman (’91), divine worship service with Barry Black (’66), and a first annual golf tournament to be held on Sunday, Sept. 2. For more information, please contact Belinda Brown Jennings at nfocus@bellsouth.net. Attention Lynwood Academy graduates from the class of ’62! We are planning a 40th reunion for Oct. 2002, in Southern Calif., and we need YOU!! If any of you are, or know the whereabouts of someone who is on the following list, please contact Dee Brucker (Delores Jenkins) (707) 2532321; e-mail Dibrucker@cs.com. If you were a part of that class and your name is NOT on this list, please contact us also. Thank you very much! Joan Abbey Fritz, Carol Abels Ward, Betty Baldwin, Donald Bates, Jerry Boone, Virginia Braun, Kathy Brock, David Butterfield, Richard Cabral, Bill Cooke, Ted DeLalli, Frank Diehl, Cheryl Donahue, Cheryl Duffield Lashgari, Joan Furuta Avery, Pat Harris, George Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez, Stanley Hicom, Steve Krieger, Rex Moore, John Morris, David Quintanilla, Richard Rigby, Calvert Witthaus, Masaru Yoshitake. Society of Adventist Communi­ cators (SAC) 2001 Conference Who: Adventist communi­

cation professionals from North America and beyond. Communi­ cators in all fields—public rela­ tions, broadcasting, publishing, print and electronic media, edu­ cation, and health care. Students, teachers, writers, editors, design­ ers, illustrators, producers, pho­ tographers, technicians, talent, specialists, administrators, small business owners, and freelancers. What: Second Annual Conference—workshops, keynote speakers, a gala banquet, tours, networking, fellowship job fair, exhibits, and more! When: October 4-7 Where: Chicago (Hinsdale Hospital and vicinity) Theme: The Difference Jesus Makes: Recharging your Spiritual and Professional Life. Sparking Change, Holding Strong. Contact info: To receive the SAC 2001 registration informa­ tion, you must be on the mailing list. Learn about SAC and get on the mailing list at our web site at www.nadadventist.org/sac or con­

tact SAC Registrar Irisene Douce via e-mail at IDouce@southernunion.com.

Adventist Communication Network Schedule Sept. 1,11:00-12:00 p.m. ET —Adventist Worship Hour: Dave Thomas, College Place, (Wash.) Village Church.

Sept. 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET— First Wednesday. Sept. 8, 11:00-12:00 p.m. ET—Adventist Worship Hour. Greg Nelson, College View Church, Lincoln, Neb. (begins three-part series).

Sept. 14,7:00-9:00 p.m. ET— Southern Union Centennial. Sept. 15, 11:00-12:00 p.m. ET—Adventist Worship Hour: Greg Nelson, College View Church.

Sept. 15, 9:00-12:30, 1:30-

6:00 p.m. ET—Southern Union Centennial (times not con­ firmed). Sept. 22, 11:00-12:00 p.m. ET—Adventist Worship Hour: Greg Nelson, College View Church.

Faith For Today’s Lifestyle Magazine: “People of the Project.” Aug. 23, 25 on TBN: “Mammograms.” It Is Written: “When God’s Temple Is Rebuilt.” La Voz de la Esperanza: “Who Told You That You Were Naked?” QComo Sabes Que Careces?) (#SO133). Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: “How to Be a Disciple” (CD #G59); Mon.-Fri.: “When to Pull the Weeds” (CD #G60).

Week of August 26 Breath of Life: “Everybody Cried,” Part A. Faith For Todays Lifestyle Magazine: “Dyslexia.” Aug. 28 on TBN: “Eating Disorders.” It Is Written: “The Tiniest Warrior.” La Voz de la Esperanza: “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” QSoy Yo Guarda De Mi Hermono?) (#S0134). Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: “Lamentations: Jeremiah’s Sorrow” (CD #G59); Mon.-Fri.: “Buying a Farm from Jed Clampett” (CD #G62). Week of September 2

Breath of Life: “A Woman Named Somebody,” Part A. Faith For Today’s Lifestyle Magazine: “Overcoming Addictions.” Sept. 6, 10 on TBN: “Eating Disorders.” It Is Written: “The Spiritual Workout.” La Voz de la Esperanza: “Do Saints Exist?” (/.Existen los Santos?) (CD #S0135). Voice of Prophecy, Sun: “Into All the World” (CD #1H); Mon.Fri.: “Saints to My Right, Sinners to My Left” (CD #G64).

For additional information check each ministry’s web site: Faith For Today television— www.ffttv.org It Is Written television— www.iiw.org La Voz de la Esperanza radio —www.lavoz.org Voice of Prophecy radio— www.vop.com

Other Adventist media web sites include: The Quiet Hour ministries— www. quiethour, org Amazing Facts radio and tel­ evision—www.amazingfacts.org 3ABN radio and television— www.3abn.org

Sept. 29, 11:00-12:00 p.m. ET—Adventist Worship Hour: Larry McGill, La Mesa (Calif.) Church

Adventist Media Center Schedule

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Week of August 12 Breath of Life: “When God Steps In,” Part E-l. Faith For Todays Lifestyle Magazine: “Fathers and Sons— How to Talk about the Tough Stuff.” Aug. 16, 18 on TBN: Special, featuring Voice of Prophecy singers. It Is Written: “When Ancient Kings Tremble.” La Voz de la Esperanza: Elder Frank Gonzalez begins a seven­ part series entitled Heart Cries of the Soul from the Beginning of Time. “Where Are You?” QDonde Estas Tu?) (#S0132). Voice of Prophecy, Sun.: “Jeremiah: A Call to Heart Religion” (CD #G55); Mon.-Fri.: “Bedrock or Jell-0 for the Foundation” (CD #G58).

Week of August 19 Breath of Life: “Standing in the Storm,” Part A.

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graph of a nasty fire­ breathing monster. The fourth grade teacher, who handles a wooden paddle as a dragon would.

Be Gentle to Dragons The bumper sticker made it very clear, “Be Gentle to Dragons ... for you are crunchy, and would be tasty with ketchup.”

I chuckled, drove another 20 feet along the SUV-clogged Interstate, and then stopped behind it again. This time I laughed out loud, remembering C.S. Lewis’s description of nasty little Eustace being turned into a dragon on “Dragon Island.” The interstate had become a parking lot, so I replayed the Eustace story to its wonderful conclusion. Eustace quickly discov­ ered that no one liked dragons! Selfish, proud and nasty characters do not generally attract J. Kyle www.gif.com sweet, kind, caring or com­ passionate friends. Dragons, I mused, are pretty lonely beasts. While lurching from zero to 20 to 5 to zero, I reminisced over paintings of dragons, knights being fried by dragons, and unicorns dancing before dragons in the woods. Ah, what memories dreams make.

The fourth time I pulled up behind the “dragon” sticker I began dreaming of writing a book called, “Dragons I Have Known.” The chapters filled rapidly, each one including a four-color photo­

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The church board, who devours teenagers and their “crazy ideas” with dragon-like pleasure. The parent, who always has a story about the “awful” things other kids are doing. The teenager, who laughs out loud at others who don’t dress “cool.” The “stud,” who abandons his girl when she turns up pregnant.

The computer genius, who sneers at those who cannot understand HTML. The doctor, whose proud growl sounds like a wounded dragon. The mechanic, who pads the bill with unnecessary repairs.

And me. Far too often I approach the world like a dragon who has been awakened by killhungry knights. Dragons. Maybe each of us fits into that category at times. We

blow smoke and fire at the inno­ cent and guilty alike, pontificating like Rush Limbaugh over the morning news, lurking at our desks waiting for some crunchy co-worker upon whom we can smear ketchup!

According to chapter 20 of the Apostle John’s book, “The Revelation of Christ,” God has a plan for dragons. Beginning with Satan, “that old snake,” God promises to “grab the dragon, chain him up, dump him into the abyss, slam it shut and seal it tight. No more trouble out of him!” God knows how to handle drag­ ons. He gives them exactly what they deserve. Just thinking about that makes me check my wrists for scales. I do not want to be chained-up and sealed in the abyss. I have no interest in Dragon Desserts.

I much prefer the “non-dragon” reward found in chapter 21 of the same book. There God describes the alternative — “New heaven, new earth, no death, no mourning, no pain, no dragons." A place where God Himself wipes away all tears. A place powered by compassion, kindness, gentleness, humility and hope. A safe home where God cuts away my dragony scales and delivers me from myself. What’s the best thing about God’s reward? He’s willing to begin the transformation today!

However, till the abyss clicks shut, it’s still important for you and me to “Be Gentle with Dragons,” and to stay alert for seemingly innocuous bottles of ketchup. Dick Duerksen

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

August 2001

Vol. 93, No. 8

The Lake Union Herald Staff

When Kamille Hutchinson, a four-year Andrews Academy student, was asked how she would measure success, she answered “by how well I have used every opportunity I had in life.” Kamille, daughter of Renee Skeete and Mickey Hutchinson, has taken advantage of many opportunities in her academy experience, including being involved in both instru­ mental and choral music, basketball and flagball intramurals, Benton Harbor Street Ministries, Special Olympics as a vol­ Kamille Hutchinson unteer, Postponing Sexual Involvement as a lecturer, and sev­ eral mission trips to Romania, Nicaragua, and Slovakia. Graduating in the top ten of her class, she was the Student Association presi­ dent, a Finalist for the National Achievement Scholarship Program, an Honors grad­ uate from Xavier University’s SOAR program, and a recipient of an Andrews Academy Leadership Award. Kamille will be attending Swarthmore College this fall, majoring in Spanish and Pre-med, and plans to become a physician. Trying to balance his time with God, friends, school work, and responsibilities was the greatest challenge for D. Jeremy Moore, son of David and June Moore, throughout his Andrews Academy experience. As pastor of the junior class and religious vice-president of the Student Association his senior year, Jeremy was actively involved in the academy’s spiritual life. In addition, he participated in two mission trips— one to Mexico and another to Nicaragua—was a cellist in the Jeremy Moore academy and university orchestras, helped feed the homeless of Detroit, led out in youth prayer meetings (Time Out), was a presenter for Postponing Sexual Involvement of Berrien County, and sang in a group called “Living Proof.” Academic achievements for Jeremy included graduating in the top ten of the class of 2001, being a member of the National Honor Society and a PS AT National Commended Scholar, receiving an Excellence in English Award and the J. N. Andrews Award. Anticipating a career in law, Jeremy will be attending Oakwood College, majoring in English with a theology minor.

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Correspondents Adventist Health System, Midwest Region.............. Lynn Larson llarson@ahss.org Andrews University ....Monise Hamilton monise@andrews.edu Illinois.............. (temp.) Kelly Rasmussen kellymars2@aol.com Indiana................... Sheri DeWitt 74617.771@compuserve.com Lake Region................................................................ Eloise Wagner Michigan.......... Bruce Babienco 74532.1235@compuserve.com Wisconsin ..................................... Kitty Crary kcrary@chorus.net

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/ABC....... Religious Liberty .... Trust Services .......... Women’s Ministries.

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

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

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

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, MI48933; 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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