February 2001

FEBRUARY 2001

Contents

Editorial

2 Editorial: Lord, Take My Heart 3 Operation Amigo: Public

Lord, Take My Heart

Campus Ministries

4 New Members 6 Growing up Adventist 8 The Bible as a Resource for

by Gordon L. Retzer, Lake Union Conference President

Stress Management

10 Sacred Cows 12 Wisconsin Women’s Retreat Refreshes

13 Creative Parenting: TV: Raising Responsible Viewers in a Self-indulgent World, Part 2

14 Exploring God’s World: Tulip Treasure

15 Adventist Health System Midwest Region News

16 Andrews University News 17 Education News 19 Local Church News 21 World Church News 22 Mileposts 26 Classified Ads 28 Announcements 30 eXtreme Grace

Cover Even while doing the most simple tasks parents have the greatest influence in help­ ing their children connect with Jesus. Herald photo.

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believe God is calling us to holiness, to higher ground where we live in the atmosphere of heaven. God wants us to be in the world but not of the world. For years I thought that people like H. M. S. Richards were so holy they would not die before the second coming. I know others who really thought Elder Richards, and “holy” people like him, would be translated. I also thought my grandmother was holy and would never “see death.” Of course both of them are now “sleeping in Jesus,” or as Elder Richards described it, “taking a little nap until Jesus comes.”

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I’m not sure why I thought they were holy, except that they were kind, gentle, and reminded me of what I thought Jesus was like. When I think back to all the sermons I heard Elder Richards preach and all the talks I had with my grandmother, I can’t remember one time they spoke of their holiness or goodness. It seemed mainly they talked about Jesus’ holiness or goodness. Evidently concentrating on self and trying to be holy can be dangerous. In the very heart of the classic book Steps to Christ, God’s prophet is clear: “... you are not to look to yourself, not to let the mind dwell upon self...” (p. 70). Then the powerful clarification: “When the mind dwells upon self, it is turned away from Christ, the source of strength and life. ... The pleasures of the world, life’s cares and perplexities and sorrows, the faults of others, or your own faults and imperfections—to any or all of these [the enemy] will seek to divert the mind” (p. 71).

Yes, trying to be holy is dangerous. It focuses us on ourselves and our own faults, rather than upon Jesus and His life-changing power. Yet, God, as recorded in passages like 1 Peter 1:16, clearly calls us to be holy. Even in 2001.

How do I become holy? Jesus says, “Abide in Me,” and “Come unto Me,” and “Learn of Me.” “Take My yoke upon you ... and you shall find rest.” How do I become holy? Again in Steps to Christ Ellen White writes, “Let the mind dwell upon His love, upon the beauty, the perfection, of His character.” “Consecrate yourself to God in the morning.” (p. 70) “Talk and think of Jesus. ... Rest in God” (p. 72). I can only be holy as I am safely nestled into Christ Jesus. Will you join me in praying the classic prayer for holiness penned by Ellen White? “Lord, take my heart; for I cannot give it. It is Thy property. Keep it pure, for I cannot keep it for Thee. Save me in spite of myself, my weak, unchristlike self. Mold me, fashion me, raise me into a pure and holy atmosphere, where the rich current of Thy love can flow through my soul” (Christs Object Lessons p. 159).

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Operation Amigo

Public Campus Ministries Changing lives on the University of Michigan campus sweep the public universities of our by Sandra Blackmer land.” This revival has already begun hen Jamie Zapor was invited on the U of M campus, because it was by a friend to attend a “reli­ the young people involved in the gious” meeting, she wasn’t at all sure she wanted to go. But she did Campus HOPE program who reached decide to attend, and that decision out to Jamie. changed her life. Jamie went to most of the meetings Jamie is a student at the University being held and brought along her of Michigan (U of M) in Ann Arbor, friend, Randy, but both Jamie and Michigan. A volunteer working for the Randy struggled with some of the Michigan Conference Public Campus Bible teachings and how they would Ministries department, which is based affect their current lifestyles. Once the on the U of M campus, had asked meetings ended, Jamie only occasion­ Jamie to come to the evangelistic ally attended church. So Dan Hall, meetings being held at the Ann Arbor pastor of the Ann Arbor Church, Church. visited her. Mark Swartz, a graduate For the past two years, Samuel of Michigan State University and a Koranteng-Pipim has been director of campus ministries volunteer, soon Public Campus Ministries, and he has began having Bible studies with her. led a dedicated band of students in Jamie also started going to the campus pioneering a new model for public FAST meetings. She became part of a campus evangelism. They have small group and eventually was developed the Campus HOPE helping to teach the FAST memoriza­ program (HOPE is an acronym for tion program. After the Bible studies Helping Others Prepare for Eternity), were completed, Jamie made the most which is a joint venture of the Public important decision of her life—to Campus Ministries department and commit her life fully to the Lord. She the supportive ministry of FAST. is now a very happy and enthusiastic FAST has sprung up in the last two baptized member of the Ann Arbor years around the country and in a Church. She also wants to share her number of countries overseas, and it new faith with others. Currently, has recently moved its headquarters to Jamie is a FAST leader and is giving Ann Arbor. The name of the ministry Bible studies to her mother. Her friend emphasizes the importance of holding Randy is also taking Bible studies and fast the Word of God, and the group plans to be baptized in the next few meets weekly with students to study months. the Bible and memorize scripture. Our churches are filled will young Pipim is excited about this unique people who, for a variety of reasons, outreach ministry on public campuses. attend public schools. Unfortunately, “Now is the time,” said Pipim, “to see these youth are often overlooked as a Bible-based revival movement we work for the salvation of the

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children in our churches. Somehow we seem to forget that they too need the spiritual and social nurturing that is provided in our Adventist schools. This includes not only the youth in elementary and high schools but also the young adults attending public colleges and universities. These students need resources to help them grow in their own relationship with Jesus and training to become effective witnesses to their college peers. The Michigan Conference recognizes these needs, and that is why the campuses of public colleges and universities have been targeted for evangelism.

Samuel Koranteng-Pipim stands with Jamie Zapor as she shares her testimony just before she is baptized at the Ann Arbor Church.

If you would like more information about the program, you can write to Campus HOPE, P.O. Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48901-9009; or FAST, P.O. Box 2176, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. You can also visit their web sites— Campus HOPE: www.CampusHOPE .org; or FAST: www.FAST.st.Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

Sandra Blackmer is the Michigan Conference communication director

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New

Members

Indiana The Lewis Church is pleased to have Victor and Michelle Lawson join the congregation along with daughters Jessica and Rebecca. It all began with the mail delivery of a pamphlet announcing seminars in Terre Haute by Indiana evangelist Mike Troxell. Victor felt called to study and

Pastor Gene Hall (right) stands with Victor and Michelle Lawson and their daughters, Rebecca, age 10, and Jessie, 8. Rebecca was also bap­ tized recently.

preach the gospel at age seven. He remained in the Pentecostal Church until the death of his father. Victor left the church but Christ was always with him, watching over him as a father watches over his wandering child. Victor was later led back into the Pentecostal Church where the Lord began to reveal His truth. He became an assistant pastor, and in that time of learning discovered the Sabbath, and God led him to pastor a small Sabbath-keeping church. Victor did not plan to attend the seminars advertised in that pamphlet, but the Holy Spirit had other plans. The first night was such a blessing that Victor attended every meeting with his family. When baptism was mentioned in one of the meetings, Victor was convinced that he should be baptized. Mike Troxell and Pastor Gene Hall answered lingering questions, and Victor resigned his pastorate. He and his wife were

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baptized and joined the Lewis Church. Victor says, “God just keeps blessing every day. I haven’t just joined a church, but I have become part of a family. Thank you, Lord!” Pam Dowell, Lewis Church communication leader

to bring his wife and daughter back to the states with him, but he did not go empty handed. He took with him his Revelation seminar workbook to share with his family. When he returned with his family, Marcel was baptized in the Terre

* * * If you had asked Marcel Otieno if he would ever become a Seventh­ day Adventist, he would have answered a firm “No!” But that “No” changed to a “Yes” on March 4, 2000. Although Marcel had contact with Adventists beginning at age 12 and continuing through his high school and college years, he was never interested in the religion. He grew up in a devout Catholic home in Kenya and served the church as an alter boy. He attended Catholic high school for two years and an Adventist academy two years, then spent four years at the Adventist university. After finishing his college education, Marcel was hired to work for the university. Over the years he worked there, he grew less and less interested in the Adventist religion. But God had a plan. Marcel was given an opportunity to further his education in the United States. He came to Indiana State University in Terre Haute in 1999. A few weeks after his arrival, he met a former classmate, Lawrence Tenga. Lawrence invited Marcel to attend church with him. Even though Marcel had promised himself he would never associate with the Adventists by attending church, he agreed to visit. Before long he was attending regular­ ly. When the Doug Batchelor series aired on satellite, Marcel attended regularly. Then he attended a Revelation seminar at the church, and he found he could not deny what was being taught. When Christmas break came at the end of 1999, Marcel went back home

Marcel Otieno, right, with his former class­ mate from Kenya, Lawrence Tenga, who invited him to church in Terre Haute.

Haute Church. At the Friday evening meeting before the baptism, Marcel’s wife (Jael), who is already a Seventh­ day Adventist member, said she never thought she would see this day. Marcel Otieno with Pastor Gene Hall

Wisconsin For Melissa Beattie, July 29, 2000, was an extra special Sabbath, for as she says, “I have found a new home!” This is her story. I grew up attending Sunday school and church every Sunday. I was very comfortable. But about 2 1/2 years ago, my parents started attending a Bible study given by Paul Conner. I remember my father’s excitement when he told me about what he was learning from the studies. I, on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with his learning. My parents started attending the Fox Valley Church. I went with them a few times, but was not open to their message. I continued to go to my church. But God had other plans for me. At the end of July in 1998, my father passed away. It was through his death that God brought me to this church. You see, the pastor of the church where we were members told us that because he was on vacation he would not come to the funeral home. I

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was a little disgusted. That Saturday I went to the Fox Valley Church with my mom and sister. I only went to give support to my mother. Wow, the welcome I received! People I didn’t know came up to us with warm hugs and sincere sympathy. The next day found us back at the other church. There we received handshakes with condolences. I was shocked at the difference. There was the church family 1 was supposed to be part of, and when I needed them most, I felt completely let down. That night at the funeral home I had another surprise. Throughout the evening many people came and went, including several couples and families from the Fox Valley Church. The best part was when their new pastor and his wife came through the reception line. I was shocked! Loren and Sue Nelson had just moved into the area; in fact, Pastor Nelson had to return to

Melissa Beattie (left) was baptized into the Fox Valley Church on July 29, 2000. Her mother stands next to her.

Michigan that night for a week’s stay. Doesn’t it seem strange that the shepherd in whose flock I dwelt cared so little for our hurting hearts, and a new shepherd from a different flock cared so much? I started attending the Fox Valley Church. At first it was out of spite. Later I began to study more and learn about the Sabbath. Things began to make sense. I have been attending the Fox Valley Church for almost two years. I have made countless friends and feel like a part of the family. Gloria Davis, Fox Valley Church communications secretary

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Michigan Veletta Craven grew up in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, where she atten­ ded the Adventist church and school. As a teenager, Veletta took the bus to California where she applied to work for the Voice of Prophecy. She enjoyed her work in the Voice of Prophecy Bible School, and H.M.S. Richards Sr. and his staff became dear friends. A head-on collision with a drunk driver, in which Veletta was pro­ nounced dead at the scene of the accident, revealed God’s intervention in her behalf. Veletta did not die but was paralyzed from the waist down for three weeks. Physical therapy and loving care helped restore her ability to use her legs again. This accident resulted in her leaving California and eventually moving to Georgia, where she received training in gospel medical evangelism at Wildwood Institute. As a student at Wildwood, Veletta, along with several of the students, helped plant a new church. In 1970, Veletta married Charlie Peterson, who was baptized through a Revelation seminar. In 1986, they moved to Mt. Pleasant, where Veletta and Charlie became active church members. After 28 years of marriage, Charlie became ill with cancer and passed away suddenly. Veletta became deeply depressed and gradually quit attending church. She turned from Jesus, her only source of strength and comfort. Our heavenly Father knows all about His children, and each one is precious to Him. Veletta was never out of His care, but she had chosen to walk away from Him. The Spirit of God made sure that Veletta was often in the minds of her church family, and the members kept praying for her. Dale Wolcott and his wife, Nancy, were called to be the pastoral team for the Mt. Pleasant and Midland church­ es. When they first met with the church family, they asked if there were any non-attending members they could visit. One of the names given them was Veletta Peterson.

Talk about providence! As the Wolcotts visited with Veletta, they learned that Pastor Wolcott’s father had been Veletta’s pastor when she was a child, and his uncle had been her church school teacher! And that wasn’t all—providentially, Dale and Nancy had gone to see Veletta when her need was the greatest, for it was the anniversary of her late husband’s death. God was surely surrounding His hurting child with love. At the invitation of this loving pastoral team,

(From left): Nancy Wolcott stands with her friend Veletta Peterson after Veletta recom­ mitted her life to Christ in baptism at the Mt. Pleasant Church.

Veletta began to attend church again. One Sabbath during an Hour Times Evangelistic Crusade, Evangelist Dan Collins had asked Pastor Wolcott to deliver the Sabbath morning message. Pastor Wolcott had chosen to speak on the prodigal son’s wonderful father. As he made an appeal for full surrender to our heavenly Father, Veletta made her way to the front of the church. No longer was she depressed—her face just radiated a heavenly joy! Nancy’s face was also radiant as she slipped a supporting arm around Veletta, for she had been praying earnestly for her friend. In fact, there were many happy smiles and tears of joy throughout the congregation. On Sabbath, October 14, 2000, the evangelistic series culminated in a beautiful baptismal service. Kay Collins, crusade correspondent

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Growing up Adventist In praise of the Christian home

by Walter L. Wright

little book caused, my parents, maternal grand­ parents, maternal uncles and aunts, for a total of sixteen souls, accepted the third angel’s mes­ hat makes an Adventist Christian? We sage, and founded the first African-American have heard thrilling stories of young Adventist church in Dayton, Ohio. The purchas­ people from dysfunctional environ­ er of that little book never became an Adventist. ments being fortunate enough to enroll in one of Literally thousands have come into a knowl­ our elementary schools, academies, or colleges edge of this church because some courageous and then experiencing a life-changing conver­ literature evangelist has braved dark streets and sion. They speak in glowing terms of dedicated foreboding hallways to carry the life-giving teachers who recognized latent potential where printed pages to some needy person or family. others saw only human rubbish. These workers form a mighty army that this As a church, we should commend every church can be very thankful for, and they also selfless teacher, professor, advisor, and dean that make Adventist Christians. has allowed the Spirit of God to work through But then there are the rest of us. Our stories them for the rescue of young souls. They have will not send chills up your spine. Mostly we made Adventist Christians. have no thrilling encounters to relate, and very There are others who have recounted the few of us can name the day or the hour when the headlong collision with an evangelist, local Holy Spirit accepted our full surrender. We church pastor, or lay member that jolted them cannot speak of our experience in other denomi­ into a knowledge of Jesus Christ. And whether it nations, nor of sinful, Godless lives. The was in a tent crusade, television “NET” evangel­ Adventist Church is the only one we have ever ism, or a quiet Bible study in a private home, the known. recipient was never, ever the same again. Oh, for sure our hearts were thrilled by the Thank God for every Bible-thumping preaching of H.M.S. Richards, E.E. Cleveland, evangelist, every sympathetic pastor, and every and Fordyce Detamore. We, too, can describe pew member that has accepted the “great patient, loving church school teachers, and our commission” as a personal mandate to carry the first attempt at selling Message magazines or everlasting gospel to whoever will listen. They Signs of the Times. But our group enjoyed all certainly make Adventist Christians. these blessings from inside the Adventist My own parents came to the Adventist Church. We may not have been baptized Church as a result of a little book sold by a members at the time, but the dye was surely cast. colporteur way back in 1920. The purchase was There was nothing else we could reasonably made to “get rid of” the colporteur, and the little become but Seventh-day Adventists. Why? book gathered dust for many months until the Because we were bom and raised in extraordi­ purchaser brought it to my dad in a Methodist nary Adventist Christian homes. We are fortuBible class. As a result of the sincere search that

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you were in there. After all, we When we came of believed His coming was so imminent age, we were excited to that we would never see adulthood. volunteer or be elected We did Harvest Ingathering to warn to serve in church. I had souls. We brought in the money such a yearning to contributions just for fun to see who participate fully in the could collect the most. We would holy communion service never think of wearing a ring in our that I took the first ears or noses. And where did we learn opportunity, at nine all these things? At home, in the years of age, to be loving, sheltered environment from baptized as the first parents thoroughly surrendered and qualifying step. And committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. how did a nine-year-old They demonstrated a loving connec­ boy know whose body tion to Christ that was neither repres­ and blood was repre­ sive nor forced upon us. Who sented by that bread and wouldn’t want the same things that wine? Because my Mom have made your parents happy? They and Dad had explained gave the Lord credit for every good over and over again thing that happened. It surely gave me what a loving sacrifice a good impression of God, and I Jesus had made for me. wanted to follow Him. They obviously loved Our many institutions in this church Him, and so did I. are a godsend. Without them and the We know what we believe because our parents have We children explained to us over and over again what a loving sacri­ ministries they perform, thousands of couldn’t imagine that fice Jesus made for us. precious souls would never know flesh foods could taste Jesus. Please excuse me if I feel most as good as our Mom’s extraordinarily blessed. I received my nate because our parents were neither gluten loaf and Post Toasty patties connection to Christ in a Christian flaming fanatics nor permissive smothered in tomato sauce. We were home. They make Adventist Christians Milquetoasts. We had rules. Boy, did convinced that you had to be absolute­ there, too. we have rules! But the rules were ly demented to smoke or chew demonstrated by surrendered lives not tobacco or drink alcohol. No one Walter L. Wright is the Lake Union crammed down our throats by would go to a movie theater and take a Conference executive secretary. tyrannical parents operating under the chance that Jesus might come while guise of piety. My own parents seemed to derive such joy and personal pleasure from studying the Bible with us that I just naturally took to it as well. There was such anticipation building through the week that my siblings and I could hardly wait for the Sabbath to arrive. In warm months, we started by forming a big circle in the front yard of our old farmhouse. Baths had long since been taken. We welcomed in the Sabbath with songs and scripture and prayers. My dad called each child’s name, and I can remember the great excitement when I knew he was getting close to my name. The meals were much better than during the week. We thought maybe it was because they were prepared a day early on Friday. Our parents demonstrated a loving connection to Christ that was neither repressive nor forced upon us.

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The Bible as a Resource for Stress Management Pioneer Memorial Church pastor opens international stress conference by Marjorie Snyder

kip MacCarty, associate pastor for evangelism and administra­ tion at Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC) on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, says he has a sure-fire tool for handling stress and traveled with his wife, Lyn, to Hawaii to share it at the 11th International Congress on Stress. MacCarty was the opening speaker November 27 for the congress that draws professionals from around the world, not only to attend the session, but to offer their various cures for stress. The cures vary from bio magnetic therapy and aroma therapy to simple things like music. “The Bible as a Resource for Stress Management” was MacCarty’s topic at the confer­ ence. “Even to be at the session is incredible for me, but to be the opening speaker in the first plenary session was a real honor,” MacCarty said. MacCarty has developed a stress management program, “Stress Beyond Coping,” that explores the seven keys to handling stress. The program has been published and adopted as the official stress management program of the health ministries department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. MacCarty teaches stress management at PMC as a community service. MacCarty has had occasions

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in his life when he suffered severe stress, and through his own experience

Author Skip MacCarty uses illustrations from life in Stress Beyond Coping. He is pictured here with two of his three sons (now grown).

has been able to develop his program. It was on a backpack trip with his three sons Michael, Andrew, and Marcus, ages 10 and 7 and 5, in the high Uinta wilderness area of Utah 18 years ago, that he discovered how powerful faith could be to alleviate severe stress.

Blood-curdling scream “We pitched the two older boys’ tent some 30 feet into the forest from where Marcus and I pitched ours. In

the middle of the night I awakened to a blood-curdling scream. I immediately recognized Andrews’s voice. “Zipping open our tent and shining my flashlight in their direction, I could see through the trees that their tent was jiggling. I raced toward it, scanning my light to spot any preda­ tors. Once I reached it and looked in, I knew exactly what had happened. Andrew had awakened in pitch darkness and become frightened. He sat up, hit his head on the tent, and

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assumed that he was about to be eaten alive by some horrible monster. “Still screaming, his face contorted into a portrait of abject terror, Andrew’s adrenaline and cortisol levels must have been sky high. Then I realized that, by continuing to shine my flashlight into his face, I was only compounding his terrors. I immediate­ ly turned the flashlight onto my own face.

Thirty-second change “I wish it were possible to describe adequately what transpired in the next 30 seconds. Once Andrew saw my face, he simply said two words, ‘Oh, Daddy.’ And right before my eyes, the horror etched on his face dissolved into complete peace. He lay down and was sound asleep again within seconds.” MacCarty went back to his tent and lay awake thinking about how just a brief glance at his face could bring such instant tranquility to his terror­ ized son. “I concluded that the relationship and trust we had been building for seven years had been focused like a laser beam on his distress and had completely resolved it. I also realized that this is exactly what religious faith is all about—developing trust in God over time that functions as a tower of refuge in times of distress,” he said. MacCarty said he has seen similar effects many times on hospital patients and with families in crisis.

Anxiety becomes serenity “I have often seen anxiety nudged into serenity by the reading of a single passage from the Bible, accompanied by a brief prayer. The Stress: Beyond Coping seminar I teach promotes good nutrition, time management, exercise, relaxation, loving relation­ ships, and a positive mental attitude—all important resources for managing stress. But my own experi­ ence indicates that when it comes to handling the major traumas of life, no resource for managing stress has greater potential to help someone than does faith in God. And for several

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millenniums now, the Bible has been engendering such faith in millions of people,” he said. MacCarty told the congress he feels the faith offered by the Bible provides a way of understanding and ascribing meaning to the stressors of life.

God writes the prescription He suggested that the first compre­ hensive written prescription for stress management was written and deliv­ ered to mankind by God himself in the ten commandments (Exodus 20). He feels they were presented as God’s loving provisions to protect us from much potential distress, prohibiting harmful behaviors and advocating harmonious relationships. “God included a benevolently-mandated weekly Sabbath, a day of rest time provided each week for worship, for exploring the transcendent meaning of our lives, and for refocusing on the ultimate priorities in life.” MacCarty also said that nowhere does the Bible suggest that the goal of life is to get relief from stress or to manage stress per se. “As the Bible presents it, the worst thing that could happen in this life is not that we might be subjected to too much stress, but rather that we would live a life without purpose, without a commitment to something greater than ourselves, a cause that is worth

dying for and therefore worth living for,” he said.

Joseph managed stress A Bible example of stress used by MacCarty is the story of Joseph. He was sold as a slave by his brothers when he was a teenager, and his life suddenly changed from one of wealth to one of a servant. Finally, he was recognized for his integrity and hard work and was placed over his master’s estate. His story is a classic example of stress management at its best. MacCarty went through a traumatic divorce in 1979, and at that time many of the promises of the Bible helped him recover from the divorce and get on with his life. “While the Bible assures us that there will be stress in this life, it also offers peace in the midst of stress ... that transcends the most profound distress. The prophet Isaiah expresses this insight in a scripture passage that perhaps more than any other text exemplifies the Bible as a resource for stress management: ‘Thou wilt keep in perfect peace him whose mind is stayed upon thee, because he trusts in thee’ (Isaiah 26:3),” MacCarty said. Marjorie Snyder, a member of the Village Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, wrote this story for The Herald Palladium in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Reprinted by permission.

Skip MacCarty will conduct a Stress Management Training Workshop March 4-7 at Andrews University, for health professionals, church leaders, and students who want to teach stress management in their communities. For inquiries and registration, call (301)680-6719, or e-mail: pettitb@gc.adventlst.org.

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Dealing with change in our churches

by Bill Collier

the local owner of the cow, these Marines were forgiven for shooting a sacred cow in the Middle East. mischievous platoon of It takes a lot to atone for a sacred Marines was routinely cow that is killed. Sound familiar? patrolling its Could it be that many Seventh-day assigned area when all of a sudden, Adventist churches in North America the troopers’ eyes got big. They hold on to sacred cows? Could we be looked at each other and smiled. They guilty of worshiping sacred cows? knew what each one of their buddies What are some sacred cows in our was thinking. A gunny sergeant aimed churches? his rifle and shot the cow they had set their eyes on. In the evening, after the What are some of our barbeque, those Marines slept very “sacred cows”? well until they were rudely awakened Could they include certain status by their first-sergeant. The firstquos such as: the head elder position, sergeant yelled several times, “Who the head deacon/deaconess position, shot the cow?” No one answered. The or any church office; the order of troops could not understand why the worship; to have a greeting time or first-sergeant was so furious. not? These sacred cows can be Little did they know that they had worshiped so highly that if they get shot a “sacred cow.” This was such a killed we might get upset. serious offense that the locals had What are some other sacred cows? reported the incident to the authori­ Evangelism? “Not evangelism, we ties, and the authorities, of course, have done it in the past, and it doesn’t reported their fury to the firstwork; therefore, we will not do sergeant. After a very healthy finan­ evangelism ever again—even if we cial offering and fervent apologies to were to go about it the right way this

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time”! How about church planting? “NO WAY, that would require too much CHANGE! Change kills all of our sacred cows”!

Change kills sacred cows Change is the agent that destroys the cows that are sacred in our churches. Sacred cows that are killed require a lot of atonement. Planting churches to reach communities who don’t know Jesus will require a lot of change for local churches. Perhaps the greatest sacred cow to many of us is our own culture. Aubrey Malphurs, a well-known authority on church planting, tells us: “Churches are no longer reaching their communi­ ties. The problem is compounded by the fact that some of these churches aren’t aware of what’s happened, and those who are, in general, aren’t willing or able to make the changes necessary to influence their communi­ ties. This is because none of us like change; it makes us uncomfortable. It’s so much easier to remain clois­ tered in our comfort zones. Therefore,

rather than change what we’re doing, we argue that what we’ve done in the past will also work in the future, and the ministry begins to die.”* 1 Malphurs reproves those of us who don’t like change when he tells us to plant new churches to reach communi­ ties so that we won’t have to change how we do things.2 The planted church will reach the community, since the original church refuses to change and be effective. However, we all must try to implement a prudent process to inspire change to be effective in planting churches. Psychologist Tom Douglas quotes Eysenck and Eysenck on promising strategies for change, “Modem psychology holds a promise that effective methods can be worked out for manipulating attitudes and behaviors in a direction favorable to the safety of society.”34Douglas gives us three simple and less painful steps for implementing change: recognition, intervention, and consequences.

1. Recognition There must be some kind of recognition that change is either desirable or necessary. We need to collectively (e.g. the church board or business session) evaluate our church

and our past, looking at what has worked for us and what hasn’t. We also need to review our biblical purpose and recognize what the Lord would have us to change.

2. Intervention In order to secure change, some form of intervention in the current behavior of the individual or individu­ als is essential. As we recognize our biblical purpose, we need to develop a current mission statement to guide and remind ourselves how the Lord is leading us. A useful tool in the intervention process as we attempt to reach the unreached is to do a commu­ nity survey, which will help us to become aware of our community’s needs and guide us in developing effective strategies for witnessing.

3. Consequences Any or all interventions will produce both those consequences which were intended and those which were not. This third step reminds us not to be too idealistic as we go about change. We may change in areas that we never thought we would change in, and we may discover that some changes were not helpful. Ellen White reminded us of the

urgency of our purpose when she wrote: “ ... God refuses to be wearied out with the world’s perversity and still holds out the hope of forgiveness even to the most undeserving! But His forbearance will not always continue. Who is prepared for the sudden change that will take place in God’s dealing with sinful men? Who will be prepared to escape the punishment that will certainly fall upon transgres­ sors? ... There is a large work to be done, and the vineyard of the Lord needs laborers.”5 Ultimately, change is inevitable for everyone. By allowing God’s Spirit to humble our hearts and guide us in the process of planning for change, we will be enabled to plant new churches to reach the unreached communities God has entrusted to us. Bill Collier is pastor of the Dowagiac (Michigan) Church. Endnotes: 1. Planting Growing Churches for the 21st Century, 1998, Aubrey Malphurs, p. 379.

2. Ibid, p. 379.

3. Change, Intervention and Consequence, 1997, Tom Douglas, p. 25. 4. Ibid, p. 25ff.

5. Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 1913, Ellen G. White, p. 416.

SEEDS 2001 EEDS 2001:A Church Planting Conference will take place July 18-21 on the campus of Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. This Spiritfilled training and networking event is designed for anyone interested in planting a church—lay mem­ bers, pastors, and conference administrators 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 presenters 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 general sessions. There will

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also be a series of seminars offered in the Spanish language. Features from previous SEEDS conferences will again be presented: Basics of Church Planting, How to Plant and Grow Healthy Churches Through Natural Church Development, Creating Lay-led Churches, Role of the Pastor, and many more! The young-adult module, ya seeds, will again be offered and will focus on reaping a bountiful harvest in the postmodern society. For more info GO www.yaseeds.com Special rates are available for early registration, groups, single church and church planting teams, and students. For further information, call (800) ALLPLNT (800-255-7568) or check out the NADEI web page at www.nadei.org.

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Wisconsin Women's Retreat Refreshes by Vonda Seals

all colors danced across the trees as we drove up the winding country road and into the parking lot of the rustic Chula Vista Resort located on the outskirts of Wisconsin Dells. It was Friday, October 27, the first day of the annual Wisconsin women’s retreat, and I had anxiously awaited this day for several weeks. It’s not Judi Rogers, Review every weekend that a and Herald Publish­ woman gets the ing Association chil­ opportunity to be dren’s ministries director, was the pampered by featured speaker at fellowship with 320 the Wisconsin women while being womens retreat. encouraged spiritual­ ly from uplifting messages. But those aren’t the only luxuries. Being served from elegant dishes while dining in the Chula Vista restaurant is another benefit, and I knew I wouldn’t even have to do the dishes! Friendly faces greeted me as I lugged my suitcases, weighing more than I care to admit, into the foyer of the resort. Aileen King, the woman who pioneered this annual retreat that has now embarked upon its thirteenth year and heads up women’s ministries, could be seen bustling around, and it became immediately apparent that she must know every woman in Wisconsin by name. After a quick registration, I took my neatly-organized folder and headed to my room on the fourth floor. In typical fashion, a gift awaited my arrival: a hand-painted bowl filled with “hugs” and a comforting Bible verse. Somehow I already knew this

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weekend would exceed my expecta­ tions. As the sun began its descent and the flaming gold of sunset painted the sky, we all gathered together in the main auditorium to welcome the Sabbath. Lesa Budd from Columbus, Wisconsin, led us into a spirit of reverence as candles were lit and prayers offered for a special Sabbath blessing. But the part that so many of us treasure was the song service. Despite my love for singing, I couldn’t help but stand and listen in awe as the voices of hundreds of women blended together in harmonious praise to our Creator. Each year a motivational speaker is highlighted, and this year proved no different. Judi Rogers, children’s ministries director from the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Hagerstown, Maryland, offered several messages of hope and inspira­ tion. Her touching stories included sharing her own personal agonies as well as how to find peace and qui­ etude in the ordinary frustrations of living. Her friendly demeanor instant­ ly made me comfortable. She even managed to present breakaways that were of particular interest for those of us with children. Author of the Kids in the Kitchen cookbook, she gave several ideas in one of her sessions for making healthy foods fun. (In fact, my girls have already created several smiley faces out of apples and marshmallows!) I must admit, however, that there was one highly frustrating factor of the weekend. I have yet to figure out how I am supposed to make an intelligent decision regarding which breakaway to attend when they ALL look so appealing! I chose to hear Dee

Kessen from Milwaukee discuss priorities as outlined in Ecclesiastes, and her straightforward style remind­ ed me that as I seek to know Christ, He will prioritize my life for me. Inspiring presentations were made by several other women on topics such as how to be an encourager for others, standing up for Christ, and trusting God with our loved ones. Three women even came from out of state to do presentations: Hazel Burns from the Kettering Church in Ohio dis­ cussed the power of prayer, and Esther Knott from Michigan talked about the lies we often fall victim to from society, but we need to learn how to live to our full potential by being the individuals God created us to be. Saturday night offered several options for entertainment. Several women led discussion groups on how to deal with personal issues such as depression, aging parents, and stress. For many, the pool proved a favorite place to gather for laughter and fun while cruising down the water slide or simply lounging in the whirlpool. But few of us missed the opportunity to stop by the ABC and peruse the latest books or take advantage of the vegetarian food sales. On Sunday morning, we all gathered for one last time over breakfast to sing together “There’s a Sweet Sweet Spirit in This Place.” And though I definitely missed my family, I couldn’t help fighting back those insistent tears at the realization that the weekend was coming to a close. However, I also know that this year, too, shall pass, and in another eleven months I will be anxiously awaiting reuniting with hundreds of women, listening to motivational speakers, and being spiritually blessed. So, women, if you haven’t experienced a Wisconsin women’s retreat or a woman’s retreat sponsored by your own home conference, start saving those pennies now. It’s worth every cent.

Vonda Seals is a Wisconsin Academy teacher.

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■Television advertising changes atti­ tudes about drinking. Young people report more positive feelings about drinking and their own likelihood to drink after viewing alcohol ads.

CREATIVE

PARENTING The Christian perspective for a happier, healthier home life

discomfort, and bore­ dom; 3) casual sexuality is the accepted norm; 4) commercials primarily convey that patience, delayed gratification, personal initiative, and hard work should be avoided; and 5) acts of violence and lawlessness are acceptable solutions to problems. Have you noticed that many TV “heroes” think nothing of breaking, entering, and taking the property of someone else in order to reach their own goals?

Consider these ideas:

• Keep the television out of the bedroom. • Turn the television off at mealtimes, and talk to your Television: Raising Responsible Viewers children instead. • Have the television in an area where you can be aware in a Self-indulgent World, Part II of what’s on. by Susan E. Murray • Have a family meeting to plan the shows you wish to watch for the next week. • Help your children make a list of activities they enjoy, o you remember being sent to your room as a conse­ so when they are “bored” they can find something else quence for misbehavior? I didn’t mind too much, to do instead of turning on the television. maybe because I wasn’t sent there very often. But after the • Try to establish a day of the week (other than Friday initial feelings of isolation, of being treated unfairly and evening and Sabbath hours) when no one in the family wanting to run away so the grown-ups would be sorry, I’d watches television, and see what your family can learn find something to do. I would pull out a coloring book and from this experience. crayons, comb my dolls’ hair and change their clothes, look • Don ’ t expect children to follow agreements about TV out the window, or turn on my record player and read a viewing when you aren’t at home to monitor them. book. • Talk about the addictive qualities of television so your Today, for some children, the long-term consequences for children know why you are concerned and want to limit being sent to their room can be more punitive and dangertheir use. ous than their parents ever intended or As a parent, you are potentially imagined. Maybe it isn’t this way in the best and most important teacher The three most heavily advertised your home, but national statistics on your child will ever have. I offer you brands of cigarettes (Marlboro, children report 65% of those ages Camel, and Newport) are smoked encouragement as you continue the 8-18, 39% of those ages 5-7, and 26% challenge of teaching your children by 90% of all kids who smoke. of those ages 2-4 have televisions in to be responsible viewers. their bedrooms. Forty-two percent of

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teens also have video game players, 38% have VCRs, and 32% have cable or satellite hookups in their bedrooms. Check the MediaWise website (see below) to learn more about media habits of families whose children have TVs in their bedrooms. It’s important for parents to help their children under­ stand their specific concerns about television viewing. For example, there are five basic themes portrayed over and over: 1) smoking and substance use is the primary activity in productive social relation­ A 1996 study found that the amount ships; 2) selfmedication is of time an adolescent watches the primary soaps, movies, and music videos is means of associated with their degree of body removing pain, fcsh e to be thin.

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Resource: The National Institute on Media and the Family is a non­ profit organization whose mission is to maximize the benefits and minimize the harm of media on children and families. Go on site for a monthly newsletter, family educational activities, research articles, resources for teachers and school administrators, and a listing of their other resources. Visit their web site at: www.mediafamilly.org

Worship Idea: The Colors of GRACE in our Homes, by Stuart Tyner, has 100 creative ideas to enrich family worship. Paint or color a scene that represents the fruits of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5: 22, 23. This exercise could be a springboard for a conversation about the influence of TV in your home.

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Tulip Treasure Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for your­ selves treasures in heaven, ... Matthew 6:19, 20.

ontrary to popular belief, tulips are not native to the the sailor with a Netherlands. They are native to Asia and southern Europe. Today’s varieties of tulips were developed from fish With James and Priscilla Tucker only a few species that traders dinner. To brought from those regions round to Vienna in the late out his meal, the sailor took what he 1500s. They are thought was an exotic onion from now available in the shipment, sprinkled it with almost every oil and vinegar, and ate color imagina­ heartily. That “onion” actually ble. Some are was a tulip bulb worth enough streaked, a to feed the entire ship’s crew for pattern caused a year. by viruses that Many Hollanders wanted to alter the color of the take their chances with the tulip blooms but do not trade, just as we invest in stocks harm the plants. today. They invested their fortunes in In England and Holland, tulips quickly tulip bulbs and kept the plants in became the flower to have guarded walled gardens. When in a garden. But interest the passion for tulips passed, in the flower went far though, all they had were beyond fashion in hundreds of now-worthless Holland, where tulip tulip bulbs. The government, mania raged between now on the verge of bankrupt­ 1634 and 1637. During cy because of its tulip-based those years, the Dutch economy, finally stepped in to people became obsessed with regulate the trade in tulips. tulips. And why not, when single God created flowers to bulbs sold for huge prices? When a demonstrate the lovely graces of His new variety—usually a striped one— character. People turned that beauty suddenly appeared, its owner could into a curse. The simple beauty of Jesus name his price. A virus could strike any costs nothing and is available to every­ plant anytime, so even a peasant could one, yet it is worth more than all the become wealthy overnight. One such riches in all the countries in the world. specimen, called the viceroy, was traded for The only investment that we need to make is the following items: two loads of wheat, four to believe in His saving grace. And that’s riskloads of rye, four oxen, eight pigs, 12 sheep, free! two hogsheads of wine, four barrels of beer, two Try this barrels of butter, a thousand pounds of cheese, a Plant some tulips. Just follow the directions that bed, a suit of clothes, and a silver beaker. come with the bulbs. This is so easy to do, and the Not everyone recognized the value of tulip bulbs, rewards are so great (blooming flowers spring after however. Consider this episode in the tulip saga: spring), that the only difficulty you’ll have is choosing When a sailor informed a wealthy Dutchman that a which tulips to plant! shipment of goods had arrived, the Dutchman rewarded

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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 ABC, 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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Generations Continue to Find Hinsdale Hospital a Caring Facility for Maternity Services Since 1904, Hinsdale Hospital has provided the communi­ ty with quality medical care in a Christian environment. One of the hospital’s most noted areas of expertise has been its mater­ nity services, now offered through The Birck Family Women and Children Center. Last year alone, more than 3,000 babies were born at Hinsdale Hospital. For generations, the hospital has provided expectant moth­ ers with an environment of love and compassion as they expe­ rience the birth of their children. Although the maternity depart­ ment of the hospital has physically changed over the years, what hasn’t changed is the high quality of physician and nurs­ ing care that patients receive there. This is one of the reasons why generation after generation of families choose to have their babies at Hinsdale. A focal point of the hospital’s maternity department, is the “Generations of Caring” wall that features the pictures of fam­ ilies with three or more generations bom at Hinsdale Hospital. Recently, the hospital added yet another family to this wall. Jeanie Jandak gave birth to William Edward Jandak Jr., on Oct. 31, 2000, making him the third generation in his family to be born at Hinsdale Hospital. “I first visited Hinsdale Hospital, because I had kidney stones and had to be taken to the emergency room,” says Jandak. “I was so impressed by the level of care and compassion that each nurse and doctor in the E.R. gave me, that it was then that I decided, if I ever had a baby, I was coming to Hinsdale Hospital. When I became pregnant, I went in search of an obste­ trician who admitted patients at Hinsdale. I found a doctor, who in my opinion is the best obstetrician any expectant moth­ er could have. She, along with the nurses at the hospital, made my birthing experience a memorable one.” As a Seventh-day Adventist institution, Hinsdale Hospital firmly believes in wholistic healing, including the mental, spir­ itual, and physical dimensions. The nurses and staff at Birck Family Women and Children Center make prayer an impor­ tant part of the birthing experience. The Birck Family Women and Children Center continues to provide wholistic healing within a compassionate, Christian environment. The key to this care is the nursing staff who inter­ act with the patients daily. According to Betty Sue Netzel, regional director of mater­ nity services, “We always hear (from the network of women who talk about their birthing experience) that what makes

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Hinsdale so special is the high level of nursing care. Women continuously leave our center impressed with the attention to detail and the level of compassion that the nurses show them.” As a first-time mom, Judy Leach, says, “I was grateful to the physicians and nurses who brought hope and comfort to my husband and me by offering affirmation, nurturing, and

The newest member of the Panzer/Jandak family, William Edward Jandak Jr., is the third generation of the family born at Hinsdale Hospital. His dad, William Edward Jandak Sr., and great-grand­ father, Edward William Panzer, also were born at Hinsdale Hospital.

spiritual guidance as we began this new journey of parenting. It was very heartening to be a part of a caring environment where caregivers address your physical, emotional, and spir­ itual needs during this special event of giving birth.” Etched near the entrance to the Birck Family Women and Children Center are the biblical words, “And a little child shall lead them.” That spiritual tone is conveyed in total care that newborns and family members receive during their time in Hinsdale Hospital’s birthing suites. Rhea Leslie, assistant correspondent for Adventist Health System, Midwest Region

Keeping you well. And well informed.

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Trail of Tears Through technology, travel, and interactive learning, his­ tory will come alive for K-l 2 students through Andrews’ Intelebration expedition “Trail ofTears.” From Apr. 19-27, an expe­ dition team will trace by bicycle one of the trails the Cherokee nation followed from Georgia to Oklahoma. Participating stu­ dents will complete in-class and on-line learning activities from a custom curriculum, “travel” with the expedition team through an interactive web site, and participate in service to their local community.

Andrews’ Intel-ebration will guide K—12 students through sever­ al states along the “Trail of Tears” left by the Cherokee nation.

“This is an important opportunity because it enables stu­ dents to go beyond their classroom experience and interact with other K-l2 students and the expedition team,” explained Larry Burton, chair of Andrews’ Teaching and Learning Department and co-founder of the expedition. “Many teach­ ers are not sure how to use technology in their teaching. With an Intel-ebration expedition, the teacher is provided with a curriculum that is pre-designed to integrate technology with meaningful content and interactive learning strategies.” The expedition is open to all schools. For more informa­ tion, to register, or to join the expedition, visit the Trail ofTears web site at http://inex.andrews.edu/trailof.htm or contact Larry Burton at (616) 471-6674 or burton@andrews.edu. A. Monise Hamilton, University Relations assistant director

Endowment Appreciation Brunch The second annual Andrews endowment appreciation brunch brought together 40 student scholarship recipients and 45 scholarship endowment donors who provide monies to sup­ port the student endowment scholarships.

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“The brunch gives recipients a chance to meet and thank the individuals who have established the endowment from which they received their scholarship,” explained Sallie Alger, direc­ tor of development of major gifts. “It gives the donors a chance to meet the student recipients and begin to develop a relationship with them. It also gives them a chance to hear what is being done with the monies they entrust to the university to invest and to be reassured that we are han­ dling them in a responsible man­ ner,” she said. Andrews University has 272 established endow­ ments. “One of the best ways that Andrews students Monica Walker (left) friends ofAndrews and LaVerne Tavarez (right) and Bonnie can directly help Jean Hannah, endowment donor, attend­ students is to begin ed the second annual endowment appre­ an endowment or ciation brunch. add to an existing one,” Alger said. “An endowment can be started with any amount and must reach $ 15,000 within five years. Since these are invest­ ed monies, the larger the principle, the more interest generat­ ed, and the more we are able to give away as scholarships to deserving students.” For more information, contact the development office at (616) 471 -3592 or msr@andrews.edu. A. Monise Hamilton

Andrews Premiers Pay-on-line Service One of the newest features offered by Andrews University Student Financial Services is the ability to pay school fees via the Andrews web site. Payments can be made by credit card on academic, housing, and tour accounts as well as room and housing deposits. “A lot of people will benefit from this because more trans­ actions can be made outside of office hours,” said Katie Johnson, SFS cashier. The new payment system benefits the SFS office because it decreases the volume of calls coming in and elim­ inates the possibility of human error. The site is guaranteed secure by Verisign, the leading provider of Internet trust serv­ ices. One inconvenience of the pay-on-line method is that “par­ ents won’t be able to use the system or view their student’s account on-line without their student’s Andrews ID and per­ sonal identification numbers,” Johnson said. “Due to confi­ dentiality requirements, we cannot divulge this information without the student’s permission.” The payment site is accessible by logging onto www.andrews.edu/SF and clicking on Access Financial Account. For more information, contact the Student Financial Services office at (616) 471-3326 or SFS@andrews.edu. Gianna Norman, student news liaison

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Education News New Educational Superintendent for Wisconsin Wisconsin — Kenneth Kirkham, principal of Grand Rapids Junior Academy, and his wife, Bodil, have accepted the call of the Lord to be the Wisconsin Conference educa­ tional superintendent. Kirkham began his profes­ sional experience teaching in the Chicago area. He has since taught or been a principal in the Carolina’s, Florida, Missis­ sippi, Tennessee, and Wisconsin’s new educa­ Michigan, where he currently tional superindent, Kenneth serves. A highlight of Kirkham of Grand Rapids, Mich., will commence his Kirkham’s qualification is his duties in Madison at the last seven years of service as close of the current school principal of Grand Rapids year. Academy. During this time, the school has grown from 85 to more than 150 enrolled. We anticipate the Kirkhams’ arrival after the close of the present school year, and we welcome them to Wisconsin. James Fox, Wisconsin Conference communication director

Christian Schools Highlight Literacy Michigan — Early into the 2000-2001 school year, the staff of three Battle Creek Christian schools—Battle Creek Christian, Family Altar, and St. Joseph Catholic—met on the campus of Battle Creek Academy (BCA) to collaborate with the BCA staff to enhance their students’ educational needs. By establishing this consortium, BCA and its area Christian schools will be more readily able to apply for grants to fund their library and other needs. With such cooperation, a broad­ er financial base can be established for each school. The enthusiastic core of staff members from the four schools set in place the first of two programs as team projects: the first annual inner-city Christian Band Festival (Spring 2001) and Reading for Fun and Literacy (RFFL). Launched in November 2000, with March 2001 as the end­ ing date, RFFL has two basic goals: to improve reading liter­ acy and to motivate students to become lifelong readers. A large thrust is to encourage reading outside of school with parents and to visit the public library. Each school has designed its own reading highlights to include book fairs, introducing students to real live book authors, and interaction between older and younger students in reading aloud. BCA chose an imaginary journey titled “Walking to Hawaii,” for which students earn mileage for every 150 pages

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read. A luau will be celebrated at the journey’s end. The jour­ ney is physically displayed on a prominent map in one of BC A’s hallways. Another interesting wall display is a K-2 “g-r-o-wi-n-g bookworm.” Since all four schools need additional finances to provide students with appropriate reading materials, funds are active­ ly being sought through gifts-in-kind donations and grants from local businesses, corpora­ tions, and foundations. Sallie Meyer, BCA director of devel­ opment, has initiated this. Meyer pointed out that here in the United States, improved reading scores are evident with early literacy interven­ tion and parental involvement making a real difference. The 1998 National Assessment of Educational Progress, in its first report since reading was measured nationally, showed that reading scores have Fifth- and sixth-grade BCA stu­ dents stand in front of the improved significantly in the reading map to Hawaii. grades tested. According to Meyer, these results are due to the Read-Write-Now program initiated in the United Stated in 1997. Meyer said, “Research has also shown that concen­ trated reading practices lead to improved critical-thinking skills.” BCA and its fellow area Christian schools want their stu­ dents to excel in reading and are committed to implementing improved reading programs and seeking the needed funding for them. Betty Kossick, BCA volunteer communication consultant

State of Michigan Approves Credit for Conference Teacher In-services Michigan — One important goal of Seventh-day Adventist education is to employ a highly-trained, professional teaching staff. This is why most conferences require teachers to obtain state as well as denominational certification. In order to main­ tain their certification, teachers must take additional courses or get credit for attending professional workshops, meetings, and in-services. In Michigan these continuing education units (CEUs) can be obtained only from state-approved sources. Dorothea Arney, associate superintendent of schools for the Michigan Conference, recently obtained approval from the State of Michigan Department of Education to grant CEU credit to teachers in our Adventist schools for the professional work­ shops and in-services offered by the conference. This is a major benefit for the teachers, as this will reduce the number of aca­ demic credits necessary to renew their credentials. According to Arney, the idea for seeking approval came as a result of a conversation with Fifi Foote, a teacher at Battle Creek Academy, who asked why public school teachers could

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Michigan Conference in-service programs for teachers are now eli­ gible to be accredited for continuing education units (CEUs) for those who attend.

receive this credit and our teachers could not. This is particu­ larly significant in that many of the presenters at our in-serv­ ices are the same individuals who are working with the pub­ lic school teachers. Arney then investigated to discover what it would take to gain approval from the state to offer CEUs to our teachers. After a lengthy and involved application process, which included the designing of transcript and check-in procedure materials by education department secretary Julie Clark, the letter arrived from the state saying that our in-service programs were now eligible to be accredited for CEUs for the teachers who attend. The letter stated how impressed the approving com­ mittee was by the quality of the in-services that our teachers receive. This is one more evidence that quality exists in our educa­ tional system and will continue to improve as teachers gain more skills as a result of their continuing education. Bill Reinke, Michigan Conference associate superintendent of schools

Indiana Academy Students Assist in Community Clean-up Indiana — Early Oct. 3,2000, Indiana Academy students arose early, ready for the grueling day ahead of them. Some students rejoiced for a day off from classes as the entire student body set aside a day to help others. The sophomore class cleaned at the Cicero Community Service building Tuesday morning until noon, while the seniors worked at Lazarus Department Store until late Tuesday afternoon. Daniel Villamizar, sophomore, commented, “It was really fun to help people, and it gave us a satisfaction of volunteering to help others.” In the afternoon, juniors and freshmen split up into two groups. Volunteers at the Cicero Community Service building are cur­ rently trying to renovate the old facility, which is in desperate need of some major cleaning and organizing. Some students went to the Community Service building to finish folding clothes, packing goods, painting and moving. Other students went to

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the Cicero Park to clean, rake, and pull weeds. Junior Henry Pinango commented on the day’s success: “I thought it was nice having Community Service Day, and we should do it again.” The Religious Activities committee, comprised of mem­ bers from both the academy and the Cicero Church plans on holding a Community Service Day on a regular basis for the student body. “We feel that the church and school need to be involved in community service projects together so that we can devel­ op service-minded people. We want the students to enjoy helping others,” says Don Ritterskamp, campus chap­ lain.. Julie Link, Indiana Academy SA pastor Maggie Rood prepares a door­ frame fora fresh coat of paint at the Adventist Community Services Center.

GLAA Students Win Health Awards Michigan — The General Conference Health Ministries Department has awarded Great Lakes Adventist Academy stu­ dents significant financial prizes in recognition of their par­ ticipation in the GC’s annual emphasis on healthy living. There are several categories in the contest, and GLAA stu­ dents have been consistent in placing in each category. This year’s winners are: Janelle Peterson, senior, first-place essay, $500; Debbie Sollid, junior, Abby Smith, senior, Lisa Glenn, junior, first-place skit, $500; Daniel Osborne, senior, secondplace Power Point presentation, $300; Heather Durst, senior, second-place speech, $300; and Emily Eskildsen, junior, hon­ orable mention poster. Janelle Peterson’s essay will be the fea­ ture story with her picture on the cover of one of the March 2001 Insight magazines. GLAA’s Adventist Youth for Better Living Club (AYBL) is very active under the direction of teacher Cindy Peterson. The new fitness center has added more opportunities for the club to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle. This year the club has created a SWAT team program. Students Working At Temperance consists of meeting certain requirements daily for exercise, diet, sleep, drinking water, and having personal devo­ tions. A form is completed for each week, and top category winners for the quarter will receive a T-shirt and backpack. AYBL already sponsors an annual 5k run/walk, chapel once a month, and a week-long health emphasis each year that includes contests for posters, skits, speeches, essays, and Power Point presentations. Upon graduation, we believe our students will have a good appreciation and knowledge of what it truly means to live a healthy and temperate life. Charlotte Henderson, GLAA development director

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Local Church News Celebrate! Jesus Loves Me Lake Region — The Beacon of Joy Church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme this year was, “Celebrate! Jesus Loves Me!” The week began with a kick-off parade led by some of Chicago’s finest—the Chicago Fire Department and the Chicago Police Department. Longer than a city mile, the parade was to notify neighborhood children, family and friends of the start of VBS. On hand for the parade were the Pathfinders from both Beacon of Joy and Shiloh Church, the Lady Hawk cheerleaders from Straford Memorial Church, and Nicholas McCree, a little drummer boy from Goshen Church, just to name a few. The week follow­ ing the parade was loaded with activi­ ties. Each day there was a lesson study in which young people had the oppor­ A fire truck from the Chicago Fire Department led the VBS parade. tunity to learn more about Jesus. There were daily craft activities and a VBS choir was formed. Ron Essex, a Chicago firefighter and member of the Straford Memorial Church, spoke to the young people about fire safety. Officer Preston Ross, with the Chicago Police Department, talked to the young people about gangs, keeping safe and staying alive on the streets of Chicago. On the last day ofVBS the young people demon­ strated what they had learned. The VBS choir Two officers from the Chicago sang and short skits were Police Department, who partici­ presented. Parents were pated in the VBS parade, enjoyed invited to visit Beacon of nachos which were served imme­ diately following the parade. Joy and bring their fami­ lies on Sabbath. In addi­ tion, prizes such as mountain bikes, gift certificates from Walgreen and Jewel, T-shirts and more were awarded. More than 100 children attended the event daily. Tanya Williams, Beacon ofJoy Church communication secretary

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Lake Region — The Robbins (Ill.) Church announced its Vacation Bible School (VBS) to the community with a parade on Sabbath afternoon, Aug. 5,2000. Participating in the parade were the Trailblazer Pathfinders from Shiloh (Chicago) Church, the drum core Messengers from Berrien Springs, Mich., and the fire and police departments of Robbins, Ill. Approximately 80 children showed up for VBS registration which began on Monday at 5:00 p.m. Our twelve-teacher staff organized their activities around the theme “Celebrate: Jesus Loves Me!” The students made a variety of crafts, including the rock­ ets which they launched on the closing Sunday. The VBS store with hundreds of items was opened after the rocket launch­ ing, so children could purchase items with their VBS “money” which they earned for being on time, bringing friends, and taking an active part in the VBS program. R. F. Tolson, Vacation Bible School leader

Church Nurtures Children’s Talents Michigan — Since moving to Michigan six years ago, our family has enjoyed a very special tradition. At the East Lansing University Church, where we are members, the first Sabbath in December is always dedicated to the children’s Christmas recital. Mary Burlingame, a member of the East Lansing University Church, start­ ed this tradition 15 years ago. She invites and encourages the chil­ dren to perform for their church. Those that don’t feel musically inclined are asked to read a Bible verse or a short poem. Burlingame tries to get as many Jamie Brandon, with the help of her mom, Marsha, children involved as possible. sang “Away in a Manger” It has been a thrill to see these for the children s children gain confidence and Christmas recital at the skill in their art. We’ve seen them East Lansing (Mich.) University Church. go from playing just one hand on the piano to playing concerto pieces. The younger children have watched these performances year after year and have gained courage to perform themselves from seeing the older children go to the platform and perform. Every year there is a new face demonstrating his or her tal­ ent. This year there were 15 performers as well as the Greater Lansing Adventist School 7-10 bell choir and the K-6 chil­ dren’s choir. We heard six-year-old Jamie Brandon sing her debut, “Silent Night,” and heard other children sing, play the piano, cello, recorder, guitar, and read texts from the Bible. Lynette White, Michigan Conference communication department secretary

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South Haven Church Builds New Sanctuary Michigan —After two years of fund-raising, the South Haven Church members’ dream for a new sanctuary addition is final­ ly becoming a reality. The cost of construction has risen since the first planning stage for the project. This has made it dif­ ficult to raise half of the total estimated amount needed for the project so the church would qualify for a loan from the Michigan Conference. The Lord blessed, however, with the many sacrificial gifts of money and pledges given by the mem­ bers. Even the children did their part in helping to raise funds by carrying around little baskets each Sabbath for an offering that was put into a huge bottle that will hold more than $700 when full. When enough funds and gift pledges were received, architectural plans were drawn up, and Mike Hill, a South Haven Church member South Haven Church member Mike Hill, his and owner of a construction workers, and other volunteers construction attempt to get the roof on the new sanctuary company, hired and have the addition enclosed before the his own con­ winter weather arrives. struction crew to do the basic construction. He said this was his donation to the project and never charged the church anything for the work. Because of the shortened number of daylight hours in the winter, the construction crew and other volunteers have been working hard to complete the project. New member Bill Brown commutes 50 miles round trip to work on the sanctuary addi­ tion. Some of the other volun­ teers drive 20 miles. Not only are these volun­ teers contribut­ ing their time but also their driving expens­ es. The South Haven Church Volunteers raise one side of the new South Haven Church addition. members are very grateful for the expert construction crew as well as all the other members who have sacrificially volunteered to help turn their dream of a new church sanctuary into reality. The new addition is expect­ ed to be completed by this spring. June Mitchell, South Haven Church communication leader

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Cooking School Saves Health Michigan — On Sept. 3, 2000, the Burlington Church held a cooking school in the social room at the local Union City Fire Department. The cooking school was conducted by Brenda Montes, whose husband, Oscar, is the pastor of the Burlington and Coldwater churches. One young couple, Harley and Jackie Gibson, came to the cooking school because Harley had had two heart attacks. They realized that if they didn’t make some lifestyle changes, Jackie would soon be More than 40 people attended the a widow. They were cooking school held by Burlington very anxious to make Church members at the Union City improvements in their Fire Department. diet. Since attending the cooking school, the Gibsons have conscientiously followed the principles they learned. They have also made another, even more important, change in their lives, and that is accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior. On Nov. 11, 2000, they were bap­ tized into the Burlington Church along with their two sons, Jonathan and Donald. Winona Fiebelkorn, Burlington Church member

Escanaba and Riverside Churches Witness to Community with Cooking Schools Michigan — November began some “tasty” events for the Escanaba and Riverside churches. Escanaba began holding a once-a-month “Healthy Choices” cooking school, conducted by Julie Wise with the help of several church members, at the civic center. These evening events begin with delicious sam­ ples of healthy foods, then a spiritual health nugget is pre­ sented by Michael Wise, Escanaba and Riverside churches pas­ tor. This is followed by the demonstration of the various recipes sampled and includes one hands-on recipe that all pre-registrants get to make and take home. Opening night attendance was 19. Pauline Brown, assisted by church members, is leading out in a cooking school at the Rapid River High School home eco­ nomics room. The cooking school will meet six consecutive weeks before switching to the once-a-month schedule. It also features delicious samples, a spiritual health nugget by Pastor Wise and other members, and a hands-on demonstration. Attendance has been as high as 13. Participants at both loca­ tions have enjoyed the meetings, especially the hands-on demon­ strations. Michael Wise, pastor of Escanaba and Riverside churches

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Adventist Theological Seminary Adds Mentoring Component to Master’s Program Silver Spring, Md. — Beginning in fall 2001, the Seventh­ day Adventist Theological Seminary, based at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich., will offer two different deliv­ ery systems for its Master of Divinity program. The new pro­ gram, initiated by the North American Division, will take twice as long to complete, but division leaders feel certain that intern pastors will prefer the “in-ministry” program because of its increased focus on relationship-building and on-the-job train­ ing. Although interns will need five years to complete the degree, they will spend four of those years in the field, working as a pastor under the mentorship of an ordained minister. In addi­ tion, at the close of the five years, young ministers will both receive the M.Div. degree and be ready for consideration for ordination.

“In-ministry” Program Immediately after college, theology graduates in the new program will both work as pastors in local churches and study through the seminary that has been matriculating Adventist pastors since 1936. Year 1—A college theology graduate becomes an intern work­ ing as a pastor of a local church under the mentorship of an ordained minister. The intern also takes four intensive class­ es during the year as a student of the seminary. Year 2—The intern continues working as a pastor, still under the mentorship of an ordained minister. The intern also takes another four intensive classes from the seminary. Year 3—The intern studies at the seminary full-time, tak­ ing classes toward the M.Div. degree. The intensive classes are also part of the seminary degree, but this year—actually 15 months—is composed of full-time study. Year 4—The intern returns to pastoring a church, still under the mentorship of an ordained minister. The intern also takes four more intensive classes. Year 5—The intern continues pastoring a church, contin­ ues to follow the guidance of a mentor, and takes an additional four intensive classes. At the end of the fifth year, the intern receives the M.Div. degree and is ready to be considered for ordination. “The idea is deeper than an internship; it’s about building a relationship with another pastor,” said Walt Williams, elect­ ed earlier this month as a field secretary by the North American Division Executive Committee to help develop and implement the program. For almost the past five of his 35 years in ministry, Williams

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has “pastored Adventist pastors” in eastern Tennessee as asso­ ciate ministerial director for the Georgia-Cumberland Conference. He will serve as liaison between employing con­ ferences who wish to have their pastors enroll in the new pro­ gram and the seminary which will administer the degree. One of his tasks will be to train senior pastors to be mentors. “A church rarely rises above its leadership, so we’re raising the benchmark,” Williams said. “It’s hoped that ministerial interns, by engaging in mentoring relationships where there’s always someone to show them the ropes, will reach ordina­ tion more holistically prepared in pastoral competency.” The traditional M.Div. degree will continue to be available to students not sponsored by one of the 58 NAD conferences employing pastors. Celeste Ryan, NAD communication office

New Year! New Support Office! Same Toll-free Number! Adventist Communication Network (ACN) has set up a new technical support office in Berrien Springs, Michigan. You will still call (800) ACN-1119 when you need help or if you want to purchase satellite equipment. If you want to email regard­ ing support issues, you can send to support@acnsat.org. By joining forces with Adventist Information Ministries (AIM) located on the Andrews University campus, ACN is planning to offer better service by having more trained tech­ nicians in one place, allowing increased availability during our open hours and during all ACN events. By using the AIM phone system we can keep better call records which helps us assess the times when help is most needed while at the same time helping us keep operational costs under control. The AIM loca­ tion at Andrews also enables ACN to recruit some very bright minds, eager to learn the system and help the local church. The new ACN office at AIM will handle all orders for new equipment, fulfillment of existing orders, and any services directly related to the churches’ satellite equipment needs. For now ACN sales and service will be open the same hours, but additional evening and Sunday assistance may be available with advance reservations. ACN technical support is also open dur­ ing all broadcast events and, under this arrangement, should have additional support staff available for the most popular events. Douglas L. Janssen, ACN technical support

250,000 Children in Three Countries to Benefit from First International School Lunch Program Silver Spring, Md. [Adventist News Network] — Nearly a quarter million school children in Yemen, Bolivia, and Madagascar will be cared for by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) as part of the first international school lunch program initiated by the United States govern­ ment. ADRA was named among 14 private volunteer organiza­

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tions designated as recipients of an ambitious international school lunch program that will distribute $300 million worth of food supplied by the United States Department ofAgriculture, assist­ ing in the United Nations World Food Program. The program aims to feed some 9 million children in 38 countries. School children are to receive nutritious meals every day for a year, and the “Global Food for Education” program will keep them in school. At the launch of the program on Dec. 28, 2000, President Bill Clinton said that “this initiative by itself is not a solution to the global hunger problem. But it’s a down payment and a beginning.” “Children need good food in order to be alert in school,” states Ralph S. Watts Jr., president ofADRA International. “This grant utilizes ADRA’s years of experience in development proj­ ects to make a difference in hungry children’s lives.” Norma Sahlin/ANN staff

2000—A Year in Review: Matters of Health Silver Spring, Md. [JAW] — Health matters are a part of an active and vibrant Adventist lifestyle. • It was reported in February that a medical study confirmed that nuts play a significant role in reducing the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer. These results mirror find­ ings of an earlier study, involving 34,000 Adventists in California, which demonstrated that vegetarians who fre­ quently included nuts in their diet reduced their risk of heart attack by up to 50 percent. • An anti-milk campaign in March in the United States call­ ing to replace milk with beer brought criticism from a health spokesperson for the Adventist Church. The campaign urged college students to drink beer instead of milk. In April, a church official warned that alcohol abuse is on the increase worldwide. • Health spokesperson for the Adventist Church in North America, DeWitt Williams, rejected claims that a new brand of cigarette has a lower risk of smoking-associated cancer. • In April, plans were announced to develop new proton treat­ ment for breast cancer at Loma Linda University, a health and educational facility owned and operated by the Adventist Church. • An Australian study of 245 Adventist pastors who follow a vegetarian diet found that 73 percent had unacceptably low levels of vitamin B-12. The results warn that vegetar­ ians should be particularly aware of the need to consume the minimum daily requirement of vitamin B-12. • An AIDS study committee was established by the Adventist Church’s General Conference, and is charged with track­ ing the impact of HIV/AIDS on society and the church, and recommending new, more effective ways for the Adventist Church to respond to the worldwide epidemic. • Researchers at Loma Linda University Medical Center are developing strains of tomatoes and potatoes they hope will eventually be used to provide immunization against cholera, rotavirus, and enterotoxigenic E. coli, better known as “trav­ eler’s diarrhea.” ANN staff

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Mileposts Within the Lake Union the officiating pastor or church communica­ tion leader is responsible for submission of information to this column. Former members who now live outside the Lake Union may contact the conference communication director where their membership was held when they lived in the Lake Union to obtain the forms for submission. Milepost forms are also available at luc .adventist.org/herald/herald-submit.html. Conference addresses and phone numbers are in the masthead on page 31.

Anniversaries

Weddings

Robert “Bob” W. and Joyce Clark celebrated their 50th wed­

Angie Arnold and John Sahlbom were married May 1,

ding anniversary on Sept. 17, 2000, by a family celebration at home with friends in South Haven, Mich. They have been members of the South Haven Church for 30 years. Bob Clark and Joyce Vandenboegh were married Sept. 17,1950, in South Haven, Mich., in a civil ceremony. Bob has been a foundry worker. Joyce has been a homemaker where she provid­ ed child/baby care. The Clark family includes Cynthia “Cindy” and Bill West of Lansing, Mich.; Stephen Clark and Sara and Robert Cerny both of South Haven, Mich.; 4 grand­ children; and 2 great-grandchil­ dren.

1999, in Marietta, Ohio. Angie is the daughter of Luke and Diane Arnold of Marietta, and John is the son of Mike and Pamela Sahlbom of Cedar River, Mich. The Sahlboms are making their home in Dayton, Ohio. Carrie A. Crownover and Jeffrey L. Veldman were mar­

ried Oct. 8,2000, in Oxford, Wis. The ceremony was performed by Pastor William Ochs. Carrie is the daughter of Paul Crownover of Neosha, Wis., and Barbara and Jim Edwards of Adams, Wis., and Jeffrey is the son of Hal and Phyllis Veldman of DePere, Wis. The Veldmans are making their home in Oxford, Wis. Melissa Korevaar and Lance Horozewski were married Sept.

Arthur and Mary Covell cel­ ebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 1, 2000, by a family dinner hosted by their children in Traverse City, Mich. They have been members of the Traverse City Church for 16 years. Arthur Covell and Mary Fink were married Sept. 1, 1940, in Trenton, N.J., by Elder Luther Belote. Arthur has been a pastor in Michigan. Mary has been a receptionist at the Michigan Conference. The Covell family includes Douglas and Cheri Covell of Holmes Beach, Fla.; Dennis and Ann Covell of Kingsley, Mich.; Deborah and Ernie Poston of Traverse City; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

17, 2000, in St. Croix Falls, Wis. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Wendell Springer. Melissa is the daughter of Sam Wyss of St. Croix Falls, Wis., and Terri Pearson of Lewis, Wis., and Lance is the son of Don Horozewski of Graston, Wis., and Barb and Earl Detzhold of Graston. The Horozewskis are making their home in Lewis, Wis. Michelle L. Sahlbom and Todd M. Collins were married

Nov. 25,2000, in Green Bay, Wis. The ceremony was performed by First Luthern/Rev. Schaen. Michelle is the daughter of Mike and Pamela Sahlbom of Cedar River, Mich., and Todd is the son of Wayne and Mary Lou Collins of Menominee, Mich. The Collinses are making their home in Peshtigo, Wis. Nicole L. Segee and Michael J. Gluck were married Sept. 9,

2000, in Battle Creek, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Len Schoenherr.

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Nicole is the daughter of Thomas and Susan Segee of Colleyville, Texas, and Janet and James Bradley of Marshall, Mich., and Michael is the son of Chris and Karen Gluck of Traverse City, Mich. The Glucks are making their home in Dallas, Texas.

Obituaries BUZEK, EvaBelle (Pomeroy), age 88; born June 4,

1912, in Big Rapids, Mich.; died Nov. 21, 2000, in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. She was a member of the Lakeview (Mich.) Church. Survivors include her daugh­ ter, Sharlene Eldred; stepdaugh­ ters, Anita Hoag, Elaine Taylor, and Diane Brand; brothers, Francis, Laverne, and Cecil Pomeroy; 9 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor James Danforth, and interment was in Forest Hills Cemetery, Weidman, Mich. COX, Minnie E. (Broadwater), age 91; bom July

11, 1909, in New Jersey; died Oct. 29, 2000, in Lawrenceburg, Ind. She was a member of the Madison (Ind.) Church.

Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Daryl Crane, and interment was in Greendale Cemetery, Osgood, Ind. DICE, Lavone A. (Sawvel),

age 83; born Sept. 3, 1917, in Midland, Mich.; died Nov. 2, 2000, in Midland, Mich. She was a member of the Midland (Mich.) Church. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth D.; son, Duane; daugh­ ter, Janet Ivey; and 4 grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Dale Wolcott, and interment was in Homer (Mich.) Township Cemetery. GARDNER, Harold H., age

87; born Sept. 22, 1913, in New England, N.D; died Oct. 30,2000, in Grantsburg, Wis. He was a member of the Frederic (Wis.) Church. Survivors include his wife, Eunice B.; daughters, Lyla Connor and Carol A. Pennefeather; stepdaughters, Jeannie Wicklund and Mary Lou Weyenberg; sister, Vilet Schmidt; 9 grandchildren; and 20 great­ grandchildren. Memorial services were con­ ducted by Pastor Wendell Springer, and interment was in

Oak Grove Cemetery, Webster, Wis. GUFFEY, Ardith A., age 57; born June 11, 1943, in Edmore, Mich.; died Nov. 22, 2000, in Stanton, Mich. She was a mem­ ber of the Edmore (Mich.) Church. Survivors include her brother, Bill Guffey. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastors David Gotshall and Paul Yeoman, and interment was in McBride (Mich.) Cemetery. HASKELL, Ruth N. (Bartelson), age 80; born Jan.

21, 1920, in Exira, Iowa; died Nov. 1, 2000, in Round Rock, Texas. She was a member of the Urbandale Church, Battle Creek, Mich. Survivors include her son, Curt J.; and brothers, Willis J. and Donald Bartelson. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Charles Hanlon, and interment was in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Mich. KROEHLER, Duwain A.,

age 76; bom Aug. 29, 1923, in Hinsdale, Ill.; died June 9, 2000, in Powers, Mich. He was a mem­

ber of the Wilson (Mich.) Church. Survivors include his wife, Geneva M. (DePas); son, Jerry; daughters, Judy, Leesa, and Tammie; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Robert C. Quillin, and interment was in Wilson (Mich.) Church Cemetery. MATHERS, Bernadine A. (Pratt), age 75; born Nov. 15,

1925, in Alma, Mich.; died Nov. 21, 2000, in Alma. She was a member of the Twin Cities Church, Alma. Survivors include her son, Rex; daughter, Amy Byers; sisters, Clara Jarvis and Alta Catlin; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Rodney C. Davis, and interment was in Pritchard Cemetery, Sumner Township, Mich. MOORE, Chester G., age 85; born Oct. 11, 1915, in Midland, Mich.; died Oct. 30, 2000, Midland. He was a member of the Midland Church. Survivors include his wife, Violette (Farnham); son, William E.; and brothers, Roland, Darwin and Donald. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastors Dale Wolcott

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PASTORAL CARE SERVICES DIRECTOR Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, a 253-bed hospital in Rockville, Maryland, is seeking an individual with passion for health care ministry. He/She will possess excellent organizational and leadership skills for providing direction to the programs and services at the hospital. These programs provide spiritual healing to hundreds of patients and family members every day. In addition to excellent speaking and writing skills, this person will have a M-Div or equivalent and recognized by the SDA church as a minister. Prefer a minimum of 5 years chaplaincy experience, congregational experience and certified as a chaplain.

Columbia Union College Department of Business Seeking director of MBA program and faculty in Accounting/Finance and Marketing (director position is half-time in combination with one faculty position). Faculty must have Ph.D. and teaching experience in relevant field.

Director of MBA must have administrative experience. Main duties include implementation and administration of a new MBA program. Send application letter, cur­ riculum vitae, and three refer­ ences to: Dr. Nancy Kluge, Columbia Union College, 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912. Fax (301) 891-4067. Email: nkluge@cuc.edu.

Please send/fax resume to: Adventist Healthcare Employment Center Attn: Sabrina Carter 1801 Research Blvd., #301 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 301-279-6518 Fax: 301-315-3110 or e-mail: scarter@adventisthealthcare.com

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CERTIFIED CLINICAL PASTORAL CARE EDUCATOR Adventist Healthcare, a cluster of health care providers in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., is seeking a director for its clinical pastoral education program. This hospital-based program includes paid interns who will provide chaplain services in an educational setting. M.Div and certified instructor by the College of Chaplains is required. Come join our team and help make a difference to those who live in this community!

Please send/fax resume to: Adventist Healthcare Employment Center Attn: Sabrina Carter 1801 Research Blvd.. #301 Rockville. MD 20850 Phone: 301-279-6518 Fax: 301 -315-3110 or e-mail: scarter@adventisthealthcare.com

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.

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PLENSDORF, Mildred I. (Maxon Townsend), age 93; bom

Sept. 12, 1907, in Ludington, Mich.; died Oct. 1, 2000, in Farmington, Mich. She was a member of the Metropolitan Church, Detroit, Mich. Survivors include her daugh­ ters, Lois Moellmann and Shirley Denski; sister, Iva McLean; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grand­ children. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Bill Edsell, and interment was in North Farming­ ton Cemetery, Farmington Hills, Mich. ROHDE, Shirley (Temple),

age 65; born Oct. 17, 1935, in Town of Dakota, Wis.; died Nov. 8, 2000, in Webster, Wis. She was a member of the Wisconsin Conference Church. Survivors include her brother, Cliffard; and sister, Unice Gardner. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Webster, Wis. SCHERER, Edna M. (Byers Eastwood), age 89; born Mar.

10, 1911, in Knightstown, Ind.; died Nov. 18, 2000, in Keene, Texas. She was a member of the Cicero (Ind.) Church. Survivors include her son, Edward Eastwood; daughter, Sharon R. Fisher; brothers, Glen and Wayne Byers; 8 grandchil­ dren; and 17 great-grandchildren. SEELY, Charlotte N. (Davis),

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! iwe 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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and Donald Siewert, and inter­ ment was in Homer (Mich.) Township Cemetery.

age 77; born Nov. 16, 1923, in Lansing, Mich.; died Nov. 28, 2000, in Carson City, Mich. She was a member of the Cedar Lake (Mich.) Church. Survivors include her son, Larry; daughters, Linda Seely, Sharon Burt, Peggy Denman, and Judy Simmet; brothers, Royal, Dick, Lyle, and Ed Davis; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grand­ child. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastors Paul Yeoman and Mickey Mallory, and inter­ ment was in Cedar Lake (Mich.) Cemetery. SHARPE, Glenn, age 78; born Sept. 25, 1922, in Crandon, Wis.; died Sept. 25, 2000, in Antigo, Wis. He was a member of the Antigo Church. Survivors include his wife, Marion; sons, Michael and Jeffrey; daughters, Linda Weich, Melody Harris, and Rosemary Schiebel; sisters, Ruth Kindcade and Jackie Stegall; and 13 grand­

children. Mr. Sharpe’s body was donat­ ed to the Medical School of Wisconsin. SIMONS, Welhma (Sloan),

age 87; bom Oct. 5, 1912, in New Castle, Ind.; died Aug. 15, 2000, in Bremen, Ind. She was a mem­ ber of the Plymouth (Ind.) Church. Survivors include her sons, Horace, Harold, and David; daughters, Diana Bollenbacher and Marcia Mason; brother, Don Sloan; 14 grandchildren; 7 step­ grandchildren; 13 great-grand­ children; and 7 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Dr. Robert Wilson, and interment was in Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Ind. VANDER SCHAAF, Lester,

age 81; born April 9, 1919, in Holland, Mich.; died May 20, 2000, in Holland. He was a member of the Holland Church. Survivors include his wife, Hazel (Simmons); son, Dan; daughter, Diane Furjanic; sisters, Ange Vander Vliet, Charlotte Sneller, and Harriet Bake; 3 grandchildren; and 9 great-grand­ children. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Elder Dennis Slikkers, and interment was in Graafschap Cemetery, Holland. WOODRUFF, Nada R. (Stevens), age 84; bom Sept. 16,

1916, in Park Lake, Mich.; died Oct. 20, 2000, in Lansing, Mich. She was a member of the Jackson (Mich.) Church. Survivors include her sons, James and Dale McClelland; daughters, Carol Craig and Judy Kingsfield; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Pat Milligan, and interment will be in Crystal (Mich.) Cemetery. ZIMMERMAN, Jack, age 80; bom July 8,1920, in Six Mile Run, Pa.; died Oct. 8, 2000, in Lansing, Mich. He was a mem­ ber of the East Lansing University Church. Survivors include his wife, Aileen R. (Demerest); son, Kurt; sisters, Irene Stough, Eleanor Mangano, and Hilda Stevenson; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were con­ ducted by Pastor Roy Castelbuono, and interment was in Summit Cemetery, Williams­ ton, Mich.

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here are millions of people who have never heard the name of Jesus, don t know He died on the cross for them, have no hope for eternity with Him. They are young and old, rich and poor, of every color and description. They are the very people Jesus came to save. And thats why there are thousands of Adventist missionaries who are invading the Devils territory, pushing back the frontiers of darkness, and sharing God s love in their teaching, their preaching, their ministries of compassion and healing, indeed in every moment of their daily lives. The entire community of believers confirms our missionaries in their work. 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. 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. The World Budget Offering supports World Missions and specialized outreach like radio and tele­ vision ministries, inner city work, health ministries, Christian Record Services, and disaster relief.

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Classified Ads All ads must be sent to your local conference for approval. No phoned ads will be accepted. Allow at least eight weeks for publica­ tion. Fifty words maximum. No limit of insertions. Rates: $20 per inser­ tion for Lake Union church members; $30 per insertion for all others. A form is available on luc.adventist.org/herald/herald-submithtml for printing out and filling in your ad. Ads must be prepaid. Make money order/check payable to the Lake Union Conference. There will be no refunds for cancellations. The Lake Union Herald cannot be responsi­ ble for advertisements appearing in its columns, and reserves the right to edit ads in accordance with editorial policies. The Lake Union Herald does not accept responsibility for typographical errors.

Vacation Opportunities VACATIONERS! Motel room at

Florida Living Retirement (an active senior community) avail­ able for $35 per night. Comfortable room, twin beds, linens provided. Vegetarian meals available at discounted price. SDA church, heated pool, coin Laundromat. Close to camp meeting, malls, 20 minutes from Orlando. Owned and operated by Florida Conference. (800) 7298017; www.sdamall.com; shaschlipp@aol.com. —62672001,03 TRAVEL WITH ADVENTIST FRIENDS: 12-day Scandinavian

Baltic Capitals cruise, visiting England; Germany; Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia; Finland; Sweden; and Denmark, sailing 617-01, host Pastor Morris Venden; 14-day Alaska educational, cul­ tural, and musical cruise, visit­ ing 9 ports. Sailing 7-31-01, host Dr. Melvin West. Mert Allen, Mt. Tabor Cruise, (800) 950-9234; (503) 256-7919; mallen@ renpdx.com. —6276-2001,02

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 WANTED TO BUY: 1-10,000 used SDA books, songbooks, Uncle Dan and Aunt Sue tapes, and old catalogs of SDA books

for sale. For sale: old Battle Creek Academy year books, $3.00 each. Please contact John at (616) 781 6379. -6221-2001,05 HEALTH CARE AT HOME NEEDS YOU to assist seniors in

our community. Located in Stevensville, Mich., and a mem­ ber of the Adventist Health System, we offer flexible hours and competitive wages. A perfect opportunity for college students. Paid training provided. Call Pat, (616) 429-3290 or (800) 6904224. EOE -6109-2001,03 BUSY TWO-PHYSICIAN FAMILY PRACTICE seeks

third partner with interest in obstetrics. Practice is financially rewarding with above average income. Conveniently located in Sedalia, Mo., midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, only 30 miles from the Lake of the Ozarks. Contact us at 700 South Limit, Sedalia, MO 65301; (660) 826-7300. -6271-2001,03 MEDICARE-CERTIFIED HOME CARE AGENCY has

PRN positions available for an occupational therapist and a med­ ical social worker. Candidates must have a Mich, license and one year of experience. We offer competitive wages. Submit resume by fax (616) 429-8525, or mail to Health Care At Home, 5709 St. Joseph Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127. EOE -6269-2001,02 UNION COLLEGE seeks appli­

cants for a tenure-track position in biology. Expectations: doctor­ ate in biology or related area (physiology experience desir­ able), commitment to SDA edu­

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cation, excellent teaching abili­ ty. Position available June 2001. Contact Dr. Robin Vance, 3800 S. 48th, Lincoln, NE 68506; (402) 486-2548; rovance@ucollege .edu. -6272-2001,02 INDUSTRY

NEEDED:

Enterprise Academy (near Abilene, Kan.) and Platte Valley Academy (near Grand Island, Neb.) have facilities available for an industry that can employ stu­ dents. If you have such an indus­ try that can locate on either of these campuses, contact Jim Hoehn or Walt Sparks at (785) 478-4726. -6280-2001,02 ADVENTIST WORLD RADIO

seeks an experienced maintenance director at their station on the island of Guam. Needs general electrical, plumbing, and wood­ working skills. Send resume to Greg Hodgson, vice-president for operations and engineering, 3060 Noble Ct., Boulder, CO 80310. E-mail: hodgson@awr.org. -6281-2001,02 FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

needed for Mt. Aetna Camp and Retreat Center in Hagerstown, Md. Applicant must have food service experience, be a team player, and possess skills to man­ age student help at this busy yearround summer camp/retreat center/outdoor education facility. Send resume to Youth Director, Chesapeake Conference of SDA, 6600 Martin Rd., Columbia, MD 21044; (410) 995-1910. -62832001,02 CALLING ALL FORMER NEW ENGLAND YOUTH ENSEMBLE members to a 30th

anniversary celebration weekend, Mar. 16-18 at Columbia Union College. For more information, please e-mail Charlotte Conway at cconway@cuc.edu, or call Naomi Burns at (301) 270-3719. -6284-2001,02

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: nashj@andrews.edu. -6135-2001,04 RETIREMENT AGE? Enjoy Florida’s wonderful weather! Just $835 for a private rental room, including vegetarian meals, util­ ities, cable w/3 ABN, maintenance and grounds care. 13.5 acres of beautiful grounds and trees, SDA church, heated pool, activities. Maid service and transportation available. Conference owned and operated. Call Sharon (800) 7298017; www.sdamall.com; shaschlipp@aol.com. -6264-2001,03

HOME FOR SALE: 1700 sq ft. home one mile from Wisconsin Academy, 25 miles from Madison. A charming 3-bedroom home with skylights in living room and open, airy kitchen, din­ ing room area. A den and laundry room downstairs. Also includes an assisted living apartment with one bedroom, full kitchen, living room, and bath. Call (920) 4846182. -6282-2001,02

For Sale EXPLORE the underlying

dynamics of behavior. Discover Scripture’s formulas for solving behavioral problems and for building character within loving relationships. Read Live to Love and Love to Live by Norma Timm, M.A. 427 pages, $35. Contact Values Unlimited, 929 Tamarack St., Traverse City, MI 49686; (231) 947-0517; or MichiganABC. -6285-2001,03 HOT OFF THE PRESS! A must-read inspirational biogra­ phy, Yes... Yes... but, Oh Not Alone, of Peter and Ruth Rick, Canada’s first missionaries who went to India and Australia. Excellent gift edition. Introductory special $8.95. ABC availability or from author-daugh­ ter Irene Rick-Mehling, Keene, TX ; (817) 645-3863. GET YOURS TODAY! —6270,2001,02

COUNTRY LIFE NATURAL FOODS offers over 1,200 selec­

tions of reasonably-priced natural, whole, and organic foods. We stock a full line of nuts, dried fruit, soy products, grains, beans,

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seasonings, juices, pastas, gra­ nolas, cereals, and much more. See www.clnf.org for full cata­ log, or call (800) 456-7694. Employment opportunities also available. -6274-2001,02 NEW BOOK— Jewelry in the

Seventh-day Adventist Church, Why? is a book on jewelry’s his­ tory, its introduction into the Christian church, and why Christians should avoid wearing it. $5.95 postage paid. Contact the Northeastern ABC at (718) 657-8800, or the author, Charles E. Creech, at 61 A High Hill Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492-1903; (203) 741-0056; cecreech@snet .net. -6278-2001,02

At Your Service ARE YOU MOVING SOON?

Before you rent a U-Haul and do it yourself, check our price and save yourself the hassle. Plan ahead now and reserve a time slot. Fast, direct, and economical. Contact Gary Erhard, Erhard 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 through­ out the United States. Discreet, confidential, exclusively for Adventists since 1987. Magazine format with enlightening and profitable articles, member ads, and more. If you desire friend­ ship, 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. -6236-2001,10 MAILBOX MISSIONARIES: PROJECT: Steps to Christ can

mail Steps to Christ or The Great Controversy (abridged) to EVERY home in your city or ZIP code for only $39.95 per 100 homes. Mailing includes many additional FREE offers for books and Bible studies. Call (800) 7286872. -6225-2001,03

STEPS TO HEALTH INSTI­ TUTE offers Christian home­

study certificates and degrees in natural, nutritional, and herbal health. Learn how to live happi­ ly and healthfully, for career or self-improvement. Free brochure: (530) 672-2176; e-mail health @stepschool.com; web site: www.stepschool.com. —6251 2001,02 FREE COLLEGE SCHOL­ ARSHIPS: Private-sector funds

for undergraduate/graduate stu­ dents at accredited colleges/universities in USA regardless of GPA, finances, citizenship, or age. Database of over 300,000+ schol­ arships. No repayment—GUAR­ ANTEED. Apply early. Send $5 money order for application to Scholarship Service, 29435 Dorsey St., Sun City, CA 92586; www.sdamall.com/fundcollege. -6259-2001,02 S.M.LL.E.— Southwest Michi­ gan Institute of Lay Evangelism specializes in quality, short-term courses, training Adventist laity in the principles of personal and public evangelism. Our instructors include various denominational speakers, authors, church lead­ ers, and professors from Adventist educational centers. Contact us at smile@ clnf.org, or call (800) 456-7694, extension 330. -6275-2001,02

SINGLE AND OVER 50? The only group exclusively for all sin­ gles over 50. Stay home and meet new friends in USA only, with a pen pal monthly newsletter of new members and an album. For information, send self-addressed, stamped envelope to Adventist Singles over 50, P.O. Box 527, Canyonville, OR 97417. -6277-2001,02 ADVENTIST RADIO MIN­ ISTRIES (ARM): Looking for

professional and affordable radio commercials to promote outreach events in your church? ARM can help you. Located at the Cedar Lake Church, this faith-based ministry utilizes the talents of GLAA students. The radio spots are provided for a donation. www.radioarm.com; radioarm@hotmail.com; P.O. Box 77, Cedar Lake MI 48812; (517) 466-0032. -6279-2001,02

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org

outhwest [Michigan nstitute of ay vangelism

April 2-20, 2001 Dr. Roger Coon Dr. Lenard Jaecks Dr. Herb Keisler Dr. Roger Lucas

“Where saving souls is the mission of life” An exciting evangelistic training program designed to equip today’s church members to become more effective soul winners for Christ. Located on 1,200 beautiful acres at Oak Haven, just 50 miles north of Berrien Springs, Mich., the institute offers instruction in:

• Conducting public evangelistic campaigns

• Soliciting and giving Bible studies • Literature evangelism • How to make public heath presentations • Howto improve preaching skills If you long to improve your soul-winning skills and techniques, then this program is for you. Our facility offers newly remodeled dorm rooms and also a student library. Featured instructors include Roger W. Coon, Ph.D., past Assoc. Sec. of the E. G. White Estate atthe General Conference, noted author and educator; Lenard Jaecks, D.Min., with extensive experience in evangelism, revival and ministries develop­ ment for youth, families and the ministry; Herb Keisler, Ph.D., theolo­ gian and past Assoc. Director of the Biblical Research Institute at the General Conference; and Roger Lucas, Ph.D., specializing in church planting, outreach, hospitality evangelism, and public evangelism events. Don’t miss this incredible, life-changing experience. Call to reserve your space now! For more info, please contact Mark LaVanture at (616) 236-8332 P.O. Box 489 • 671 52nd St. • Pullman, Ml 49450 email: smile@clnf.org

LEARN HOW to reduce your own stress. BE TRAINED to teach others.

Achieve Levels 2 and 3 Lifestyle CERTIFICATION.

For free information or to register, call the

GC Health Ministries Department at (301) 680-6719, or e-mail pettitb@gc.adventist.org.

March 4-7,2001

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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 Feb. 9-10—Black History Weekend Celebration. 9—

Friday Festival of Faith, Black History vespers featuring Elder E.E. Cleveland, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Memorial Church (PMC); 10—Divine Worship speaker WL. Taylor, Southeastern Conference (Fla.) president, 8:20 and 11:20 a.m., PMC. For a complete listing of the weekend programming, visit the Andrews website at www.andrews.edu /news/. 10— Festive Evensong, 5:00 p.m., PMC. Forty minutes of dynamic and radiant music. 23Friday Festival of Faith, featuring the University Wind Symphony, 7:30 p.m., PMC. 24—Andrews University Band and Keyboard Music Festival Concert, Alan

Mitchell, conductor, 4:00 p.m., PMC. This event is sponsored by the Andrews University Department of Music for high

school and academy music stu­ dents from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Ontario, and Wisconsin. 24—Andrews University Symphony Orches­ tra: Romantic Master-works!

8:00 p.m., PMC. Featured soloist will be Peter Cooper, Andrews Department of Music chairman and director of the keyboard pro­ gram. Performed will be Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 in D minor, and Giuseppe Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco, hon­ oring the centenary of his death.

Apr. 12-15—The Associa­ tion of Seventh-day Adventist Historians will meet at Andrews

University. Teachers may receive continuing education credit for attending or presenting papers on historical subjects or pedagogi­ cal issues. For further informa­ tion, contact Gary Land, Department of History and Political Science, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104. E- mail: land@andrews .edu.

Lake Union Offerings:

Feb.

10—

Adventist Television Ministries; 17—Church Budget; 24—Local Conference Advance. Mar. 3—Church Budget; 10—Adventist World Radio. Special Days: 4-10—Black History Week; 11-17—Christian Home and Marriage Week; 24—

Health Ministries Sabbath. Mar. 3—Women’s Day of Prayer; 11-17—Adventist Youth Week of Prayer.

Mar. 3—Pizza and Pops Concert, featuring the Andrews

Indiana

University Wind Symphony, 8:00 p.m., Student Center Wolverine Room. Come and enjoy the Wind Symphony while you feast on pizza! For ticket information, con­ tact Yolanda Klein at (616)4713555 or visit the Andrews website, www .andrews.edu/news/.

Legal Notice: Notice is here­ by given that the 37th Triennial Session of the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Chapel Building at Indiana Academy, Route 19, Cicero, Ind., on Sunday, Apr. 22, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. Duly-accred­ ited delegates and delegates-at-

large will be authorized to receive reports, elect a conference presi­ dent, secretary, treasurer, depart­ mental directors, a Conference Executive Committee, a K-12 Board of Education, a Standing Nominating Committee, and a Standing Constitution and Bylaws Committee, and to issue creden­ tials and licenses for the ensuing three years. Delegates will trans­ act such other business as may properly come before the delega­ tion. Each church will be entitled to one delegate for the church organization and one additional delegate for each 25 members or major fraction thereof. The organ­ izing committee will meet the same day, Sunday, Apr. 22,2001, at 9:00 a.m. at Indiana Academy. Clayton R. Farwell, president Archie Moore, secretary Legal Notice: Notice is here­ by given that a regular triennial session of the members of the Indiana Association of Seventh­ day Adventists, Inc., a corpora­ tion, will be held in connection with the 37th Triennial Session of the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists at Indiana Academy, Route 19, Cicero, Ind., on Sunday, Apr. 22, 2001. The first meeting of the Association will be called to order at approx­ imately 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a board of directors for the ensuing trienni­ al term, to restate and amend the articles of incorporation and bylaws, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. Delegates of the 37th Triennial Session of the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists are like­ wise delegates to the Association meeting. Clayton R. Farwell, president Albert D. Inglish, secretary Sabbath

Celebration:

Sabbath, Mar. 10, on the campus of Indiana Academy. Gordon Retzer, Lake Union president, will be the guest speaker. Joint Sabbath school will begin in the gymnasium at 9:30 a.m., church service at 11:00 a.m., and there will be an afternoon meeting. The day will conclude with the Indiana Music Festival Choir in concert, featuring young people from our schools around the state.

Michigan Florida’s tenth annual Michigan academies alumni reunion will be held Mar. 3,

beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Forest Lake Academy. Alumni and friends of all Michigan acade­ mies are invited to attend. Bring your own picnic lunch to be eaten

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in the cafeteria. Dessert and drink will be provided. For more infor­ mation, contact the alumni direc­ tors at Andrews Academy, Battle Creek Academy, or Great Lakes Academy.

World Church Valley Grande Academy

announces it’s annual homecom­ ing weekend to be held Mar. 23 and 24. All alumni and friends of the academy are invited to come. Honor classes are 1941, ’51, ’61, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’91, and ’96. The Sabbath service speaker will be Sam Thomas, ’81. On Friday night, Doris (Mama) Overton, faculty member from ’72-’91, and Pascual Pena (‘54) will be inducted into the VGA Hall of Fame. For more information, call Rick Lofton at (956) 968-0573; or Nancy Hackett at (956) 565-5626. Hope to see you there. Plainview Academy, former­ ly of Redfield, S.D., has set the weekend of June 22-24 as the date for this year’s alumni reunion. It will be held on the campus of Dakota Adventist Academy in Bismarck, N.D Honor classes are those who graduated (or attend­ ed) the classes ending in 1 or 6. A special invitation is extended to all former PVA students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends. Come join the fun! For information, con­ tact PVA alumni secretary Charlene (Scholl) Binder at (402) 489-1702; or e-mail: rdbinder @juno.com. Pine Springs Ranch 40th annual reunion will be held Aug. 10-12 at Pine Springs Ranch in Calif. Des Cummings, former director, will be the speaker. For more information, call (800) 5256496; www.pinespringsranch.org.

Adventist Communication Network Schedule Feb. 2, 10, 17, 24, 11:00 am-12:00 ET—Adventist Worship Hour. Feb. 7, 7:30-8:30 pm ET— First Wednesday. Feb. 21, 28, 7:30-8:00 pm ET—Israel in Prophecy series.

Adventist Media Center Schedule WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4

Breath of Life—“A Woman Named Somebody,” Part A. Faith For Today’s Lifestyle Magazine—“Eldercare Rage: Dementia.” Feb. 8, 10 on TBN: “Children and Divorce.” It Is Written—“The Gutsy Foreigner” [SD, Part 3].

La Voz de la Esperanza— “Before Hitting the Panic Button” (Paz Cuando Cunde El Panico) (CD #S005). Voice of Prophecy—Sun.'. “The Joy of Jesus”-3 (CD #G09); Mon-Fri: “I’ve Got to Nurse this Grudge Because It’s Sick!”-3 (CD #G12).

with Drs. Ron & Nancy Rockey

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11

Breath ofLife—“Authorized Break-in,” Part A. Faith For Today’s Lifestyle Magazine— “Can this Marriage Survive Infidelity?” Feb. 15, 17 on TBN: “What Is Beauty?” It Is Written—“A Singer in the Dark” [SD, Part 4]. La Voz de la Esperanza— “The Unknown God” (El Dios Desconocido) (CD #S006). Voice ofProphecy—Sun:. “2 Chronicles: Tell Me Again That You Love Me” (CD #G09); Mon.-Fri:. “Goodbye, World, Goodbye”: Philippians 1 (CD #G14) WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18

Breath of Life—“Standing in the Storm,” Part B. Faith For Today’s Lifestyle Magazine—“The Prostate Problem: How to Help Your Man”. Feb. 22, 24 on TBN: “Is Alcohol Good for Your Health?” It Is Written—“The Man Without Fear” [SD, Part 5]. La Voz de la Esperanza— “Confronting Loneliness” (Como Afrontar La Soledad) (CD #S007). Voice of Prophecy—Sun:. “From Darkness to Light” (CD #G13); Mon.-Fri.\ “The Greatest Promotion in History: Philippians 2” (CD #G16).

• Are you tired oflife’s failures? • Are your relationships, hopes and dreams unsuccessfill? • Even after years of marriage, do you still longfor a satisfying relationship? Having difficulty choosing a goodpartner? • Are you sick ofstruggling with addictions, anger, sadness or fears- hiding behind a mask?

There is Hope! "Binding the Wounds " is an exciting and informative seminar, proven to educate and bring understanding, peace, reliefandjoy. As they teach, Ron and Nancy encourage attendees to apply the scientific and psychologically helpful information they learn, to their own personal life experiences, thus cre­ ating understanding and renewal of thoughts, an altering offeelings, and transformation ofdestructive behaviors. Once people understand the “whys” ofthe negative thoughts and behavior that has plagued them through the years, healing begins. Wounds do heal with proper help! Take a step through the door to freedom from negative emotions andfind peace, joy and love...start living as God designed.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25

Breath of Life—“Medicine and Magnetism” Faith For Today—“The Energy of Money.” It Is Written—“Standing in Your Place” [SD, Part 6]. La Voz de la Esperanza— “Good News for Dysfunctional Families,” Part 1 (Buenas Noticias Para Hogares Disfuncionales-I) (CD #S008). Voice of Prophecy—Sun:. “Ezra: Prophecies Fulfilled” (CD #G13); Mon.-Fri:. “My One Perfect Treasure: Philippians 3” (CD #G18).

Visit our web site at luc.adventist.org

About the Presenters Ron & Nancy Rockey are Christian Counseling psychologists and Family Health Educators. Each has a degree in Marriage & Family Therapy (M.Ed.) and Counseling psychology (Ph.D.). Together, they co-direct Faith For Today’s Family Ministry.

Though they are licensed counselors, their primary focus is a practical and educational approach to creating emotional and spiritual health. In their life changing presentations, Rockey’s call upon their own difficult marriage experiences, and their recovery process.

www.itsfixable.com

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The Muddy Water Cure Jordan’s shores are packed tightly with watchers. Children, parents, grandparents, tax collectors, farmers, prostitutes, Levites, and merchants. And Syrian soldiers. Each is focused on a circle of swirling water near the river’s center. Suddenly the filthy river sprouts the hands, arms, and torso of a giant. His hair is cropped tightly in the way of Syrian soldiers, and a golden headband identifies him as the chief general of all Syrian forces. His ears, nose, and skin identify him as a leper, one of the unclean cast­ aways of society. Death in process.

Soggy Safety Water, water everywhere, and one fisherman seems to be drinking all of it! The photo is vertical and was taken from just under the water of Galillee. That’s so you could see all of the drowning fisherman—and a bit of his boat.

The general’s hands show six raised fingers. All other hands—on both sides of the river— show seven raised fingers, each poised in challenge to the general, who is drinking mightily of Palestinian air.

His feet, still clinging to leather san­ dals, thrash about in a blur at the bottom of the photo. His bright wool robe wraps around his body with a grip firmer than death. His face screams bug-eyed toward the surface where hurricane winds have turned a friendly lake into a sea of crushing

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New Life is about to begin. 2 Kings 5:1-14

death. The terrified fisherman doesn’t see the boat, or the waves, or his terrorized companions in the boat. His eyes are focused on a pair of calloused feet which are standing comfortably while making healthy dimples in the water above him. And his fingers reach toward the hand that is just now poking through the water to grasp his soggy soul.

Whatever Mama Wants... She is determined, and her face shows it. The eyes flash with command. The eyebrows peak like waves on a stormy sea. The tightly-clenched lips reverberate with the force of her last words. One hand touches the sleeve of a servant, the other points toward a tall young man who seems to be avoiding her gaze.

Matthew 14:22-33

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A Picture for Your Thoughts Imagine the Bible as a collection of photographs, each revealing a special moment in God’s life, each drawing a picture of His love.

The servant’s hand holds an empty wine pitcher, and his face is filled with an

open-mouthed failure. But his eyes glance hopefully off toward the young man. Behind them, beneath the gaudy banners of a wedding celebration, partyers raise their globlets to be refilled.

The young man, as if suddenly hearing the woman’s command, winks at the servant. John 2:1-11

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

February 2001

Vol. 93, No. 2

The Lake Union Herald Staff Box C, Berrien Springs, Ml 49103; (616) 473-8242 E-mail: dower@andrews.edu

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Editor................................................. Managing Editor.............................. Copy Editor/Circulation Manager

The road is brown, the city walls are brown, and the river water is even browner. But the sky is blue.

.Richard Dower ..Nadine Dower ........ Ann Fisher

Contributing Editors Adventist Health System, Midwest Region .......... Judy L. Leach JudyLeach@ahss.org

Andrews University............................................................................. Illinois................ Richard Carey 74617.1243@compuserve.com Indiana..................... Clay Farwell 74617.771 @compuserve.com Lake Region.......................... CarolynEPalmer@compuserve.com Michigan......Sandra Blackmer 110175.1313@compuserve.com Wisconsin ...........................................James Fox jfox@chorus.net

And that is where he is looking. The man, right in the center of the photo, the one with the filthy garments of a beggar. The one with the long, matted hair and pock-marked face. The one with the deadest black eyes you've

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

ever seen. He’s not noticing the ground or the city or even the Jordan. He looks just toward the sky!

The top right-hand corner of the photo is filled with the kindest, most compelling face you have ever seen. The beard is softly trimmed. The hair golden under a sweatstained turban. The skin tanned from years of befriending the sun. The eyes black and sparkling and energizing, looking down into the eyes of the beggar. He is smiling, and transfer­ ring living energy into the dead eyes of Blind Bartimeaus.

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....

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...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,

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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;

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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,

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