"Just one thing, 0 Master, I ask today, Now that the old year has passed away And a promising new year, through grace of Thine With all the dreams of youth is mine— Just one thing I ask as I onward go, That I'll walk with Thee—not too fast, nor slow; Just one thing I ask, and nothing more, Not to linger behind, nor run before. 0 Master! This is my only plea— Take hold of my life and pilot me." —From Drawing Nigh to God

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TT HE GENERAL SESSION of the A Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada on June 21 to 24, 1991, it was voted that a President's Youth/Young Adult Advisory be formed for the purpose of assisting the President and colleague leaders in understanding the needs of the Youth of the Church in Canada. At the first meeting of the Advisory held on the weekend of January 4 it became very clear to me why many youth are being lost to the Church. We also learned what can be done to "save our youth." The members of the Advisory are: Shanna Lee Bishop, Ontario Conference; Steve Brousson, B.C. Conference; Stefan Bruggemann, Ontario Conference; Melanie Crews, Maritime Conference; Esther Fleurimond, Quebec Conference; Terese Ginther, Man./Sask. Conference; Brent Lehmann, Alberta Conference; Terry O'Niell, Newfoundland Mission; Shaheen Ramoly, Quebec Conference; Cameron Rogers, B.C. Conference; and Melissa Wombold, Alberta Conference. I cannot think of anything more important to 2 MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992

the present and future of the Church than what I found out on the weekend of January 3-5, 1992 in an intensive meeting with the President's National Youth/Young Adult Advisory Council. I believe that what this group of eleven young people has shared is reliable as a reflection of the condition of the Church relative to its youth, and the counsel given is in harmony with the findings coming through from all sectors of North America. The following represents some of what was emphasized in the Advisory Council. 1. Despite the clear teachings of the Bible that we are saved only by faith in the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, the youth perceive that the emphasis of the Church is still on works. Salvation is not being talked about enough in the Church. 2. There is far too much judgmentalism in the Church. Many youth are frustrated because so much of what they think and do is met with a critical spirit. The atmosphere in some churches is "cold" and non-supportive. 3. Youth who are

struggling with problems and issues are not accepted by others in the Church. Acceptance seems to come only after proof of "perfection." 4. The Church retains ideas and religious positions which are not defensible nor Biblically based. We must get rid of the "excess baggage"—focusing on externals and behaviour. 5. There is a tendency in the Church toward "making people into Adventists first, then we try to make them Christians." We must change that order around. 6. There is a lack of true spirituality in some churches. 7. Some pastors and many church boards are resistant to change. 8. Accommodations need to be made in the Sabbath School and Worship Services to meet the needs of youth and young adults. These are some things which the Advisory Council said should be done to improve and help our Youth/Young Adults to stay in the Church: 1. Make salvation by the grace of God in Jesus Christ the main focus of our faith. All that we believe, teach and practice must be Biblebased. Christian service is the result of understanding

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that Salvation is found only in Christ Jesus and in experiencing it personally. 2. Christian faith means total, unconditional acceptance of persons. The Bible shows that "Jesus accepted anyone who came toward Him." When the Youth/Young Adults have a sense of acceptance in the Church, they will take ownership of the beliefs and practices of the Church and they will become involved in its Mission. 3. The Church must deliberately plan for experiences of open communication between the generations. When there is cross-generational dialogue, understanding increases. Debate, discussion and selfdiscovery must be encouraged. The hard and serious topics must be openly discussed. In some cases professionally skilled people should be in attendance to assist. The youth are troubled over these and other subjects: AIDS, sexual abuse, abortion, pre-marital sex, homosexuality, dancing and other lifestyle issues. 4. The local church needs to more fully implement the small-group concept for study, prayer and dialogue. The Youth/Young Adult

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people week after week who are leading out. The Sabbath School program should provide for Bible study subject options and there should be a variety of "issues-oriented" classes or seminars to choose from. 8. Church worship services must be modified to include music and features which appeal to the Youth. There should be opportunity for congregational participation. It is not necessary to have a sermon every Sabbath. However, the Youth/Young Adult Advisory affirmed the need for meaningful sermons— Biblically based and Christ-centred. 9. The Church must strategically implement Youth leadership training to help the youth to become capable of leading in their Christian own Sabbath schools and youth activities. faith 10. The Church will need means total, to help the youth to see the benefits of reaching out to unconditional helpIserve others. acceptance Evangelism is a matter of developing friendships of persons. which open the way for witnessing about Jesus and inviting people into church fellowship. Church have an awakened interest in spiritual things. Reflecting on the spirit The youth and the adults among the youth/young seem to want to work adults with whom I met in together, but it is apparently our first Advisory Council, I not known how to do it. It know the future of our is critically important that Church is very bright. But, it depends upon many of us pastors, church boards and all church members devote who are now in the older themselves to spiritual generations as to whether or not we will allow the renewal and to discovering formation of a new ways of bringing the atmosphere in the Church. generations together in the Will we resist the changes local church. that need to be made or will 7. Sabbath School programs must be rewe co-operate together in Christian love? Will we designed so that the youth return to the "primitive are involved in the planning and the presentation. Too godliness" toward which many times it is the same our Youth are urging us?

Advisory Council emphasized that the struggle over resolving issues of concern to Youth must be worked out at the local church level. This cannot be left as an exercise for the Conference, or National, or General Conference levels. 5. The Church must create a warm and supportive atmosphere. This can be develoved only when adults and youth learn to be open with one another and to be willing to allow even our weaknesses to show. 6. The members of the President's Youth/Young Adult Advisory have agreed that many youth of the

CANADIAN ADVENTIST

JVLPSS eY Volume 61, No. 1, January 1992, Oshawa, ON

June Polishuk/Editor June Ulett-Culmore/Associate Editor Allan Colleran/Art Director Robin Carbyl Associate Art Director EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Gerry Karst, Marilyn Pazitka, June Polishuk, June Ulett-Culmore, James Fox CONFERENCE EDITORS Donald King/Alberta Ken Wiebe/British Columbia Mark Johnson/Manitoba-Saskatchewan Robert Schafer/Maritime

David Crook/Newfoundland James Fox/Ontario Georges Hermans/Quebec

This Issue President's Perspective D. Douglas Devnich

Up front: From Across Canada Mass Distribution of the Great Controversy Gerry Karst Listen—"Totally Awesome" Bob Sparenberg

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ADRA Update: Closed Albania Opens The Door—Part 1 J.W. Wilson

Health-Wise:

Some Light on the Subject Raymond 0. West, M.D.

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stations — including WABC in New York—give us weekly." This season, two young Adventist physicians have become regulars on "Lifestyle Magazine". Dr. Edwin Nebblett is director of the Hinsdale Family Practice Residency at Hinsdale Adventist Hospital in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Rebekah Cheng teaches internal medicine and is associate professor of medicine and psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin. "A long time ago, I was at a crossroads," says Dr. Nebblett, explaining why he values his participation on the show. "I could either become a minister who heals or a healer who ministers. 'Lifestyle Magazine' allows me an opportunity for healing in a hurting world." Left to right: Reitor, Western Canada Director, R. Richter, 0. Coates, Lena Nozizwe, who co-hosted D. Reitor, W. /snot, L. Walker and Pat Page, Executive Director. "Christian Lifestyle Magazine" has now moved into the role of health brings the agenda back in the cen- news reporter on "Lifestyle Faith For Today tre." Magazine". Her "Health News The new format, which replac- Scene" reports appear in nearly Launches Program ed "Christian Lifestyle Magazine" show. Nozizwe is a network Presenting Adventist across North America and abroad every journalist in addition to her work in October, maintains a magazine with "Lifestyle Magazine". Health Message format while adding the "Lifestyle Magazine" is currently "When you hear a response like dynamism of a live studio moving toward more and more that, you know you've got a win- audience. topical shows, offering various ner." "I saw the show on my cable perspectives on important health That was Adventist media television last Friday," says issues. Well-known experts and Center president Glenn Aufderhar's Timothy Sullivan, a business man personalities reinforce Adventist reaction as Faith For Today's new in Atlanta. "The live audience forviews, such as the value of a "Lifestyle Magazine" show was mat feels like it connects better vegetarian diet and not smoking. previewed this fall before an au- with the audience, and it actually For example, actress Lindsay dience in Georgia. allows more opportunity to weave Wagner and popular disk jockey Their enthusiasm resulted in in a spiritual message about God." Casey Kasem talk about their contributions of more than Surprisingly, the live audience choice to be vegetarians. And, in $200,000 — the largest single offer- format costs less to produce than a powerful program on smoking, ing offering in Faith For Today the previous shows — less than anti-smoking activist Patrick history. It is making possible pro- $14,000 per program for shows Reynolds, grandson of tobacco duction of 13 additional shows for that would cost about $100,000 king R.J. Reynolds, talks about the the 1992 schedule. each to produce in commercial dangers of cigarettes. Faith For Today's "Lifestyle television. "Our problem now is In the new format, six minutes Magazine" now gives the Seventh- air time," says Dan Matthews, of commercial time are available to day Adventist church a half-hour 'Lifestyle Magazine' host and head offer Faith For Today Learning weekly program wholly dedicated of Faith For Today. "We need Center literature and present to the Adventist health message. funds to purchase air time in adContinued on page 8 "The Adventist church has done dition to the free time that many a good job of delivering quality healthcare through its institu"Lifestyle Magazine" is seen in Canada at these times: tions," Aufderhar remarks, "but Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Toronto, Ont. Vision TV it has not done a good job of comMotion Picture Video Wednesday 12:30 a.m. municating the health message to Wednesday 10:30 a.m. itself or the general public. In Wednesday 3:30 p.m. 'Lifestyle Magazine', Faith For ToThursday 8:30 p.m. Chilliwack, B.C. CCTV Channel 10 day has found its special niche to Chilliwack Cablenet accomplish something for the Kimberley, B.C. Kootenay Cable Sunday 6:30 p.m. church that is not being done in Tuesday 1:30 p.m. any other way." Tuesday 6:30 p.m. "In the church," Aufderhar Sunday 10:00 a.m. Prince Albert, Sask. CKBI-TV continues, "extremists have Swift Current, Sask. CJl'B-TV Monday 4:30 p.m. sometimes set the agenda in the area of health. 'Lifestyle Magazine' Three of our men were honoured for their outstanding work in services and remittances: Orlando Coates, Wilf Janot and David Reitor. Orlando was also honoured for being one of the "longest serving" employees (over 22 years!), as well as having over $950,000 in remittances.

90th Birthday Mrs. Reta Millner was honoured recently at an open house attended by her many friends who came to celebrate her 90th birthday. She was born in Williamsburg, Ontario on December 7, 1901. She and her late husband, Elder Albert Millner, were involved in church leadership in both Canada and the U.S. Active in the Ingathering program, Mrs. Millner now does her soliciting by mail, but each year collects approximately $1000 for the Lord's work. A member of College Park Church in Oshawa, Mrs. Millner lives with her son and daughterin-law, Cecil and Joyce and is able to attend church almost every week. Congratulations, Mrs. Millner.

Mrs. Reta Millner

Western Representatives Meet at C.R.S. Rally At the recent rally in Leoni Meadows, Christian Record Services district representatives from western Canada met with their U.S. counterparts to participate in 4 days of seminars and workshops. The main focus of the meetings was how to provide our handicapped neighbours with the services they need. There was a tremendous spirit as the men recommitted themselves to the mission of C.R.S. 4

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Mass Distribution of the Great Controversy Gerry Karst, Director Co-ordinated Ministries

ready to take your order today. Please consider prayerfully how you will have a part in putting these truths before the people.

The Great Controversy distribution plan is The times in which we are living demand our attention as outlined below by never before. The SeventhPacific Press. day Adventist Church has been given a mandate by God to warn people of what is coming. Recently Elder Robert Folkenberg, President of the General Conference requested the Pacific Press Publishing Association to plan a program to distribute one million Great Controversies during the first quarter of 1992. The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada is endeavouring to respond to the challenge by doing our part in making the distribution of one million Great Controversies become a reality. As you are aware, Global Mission starts with those closest to us and continues to spread as we reach out. I encourage your interest and support in promoting the most extensive distribution of the

Great Controversy. Pacific Press is planning a mass printing and the Great Controversy will be available to you at an attractive price. Your local Adventist Book Centre is

When General Conference president Robert S. Folkenberg requested Pacific Press to develop a program to distribute large quantities of The Great Controversy, the plans began. The goal: one million copies of an inexpensive edition of The Great Controversy distributed during the first quarter of 1992! Says Folkenberg, "Ellen White's message in The Great Controversy is timely for the world today. It is important for each member of our church to become actively involved in the distribution of this literature. Distributing fullmessage publications is an indispensable part of Global Mission." Global Mission, of course, is a strategy for reaching the entire planet with the message of Jesus Christ and His last-day truths—beginning with those closest to us.

In response to Elder Folkenberg's appeal, Pacific Press has arranged for a mass printing of The Great Controversy in February 1992 of as many as one million copies of a paperback, newsprint edition. Although this edition will contain the entire text (more than 380 pages), such quantities will allow for extremely attractive prices. The books will be distributed through Adventist Book Centres throughout North America. Suggested retail prices range from $1.10 for single copies to as little as 69 cents in quantities of 10,000 or more. Even in carton quantities (40 books to the carton) the suggested price will be only 88 cents per book. Such prices will make it possible to distribute this tremendous book even more widely. Bob Kyte, president of Pacific Press, says, "We are endeavoring to respond to the challenge by getting as much truth-filled

literature as possible in the hands of people. The times in which we are living demand our attention as never before." "I encourage your interest and support in the widest possible distribution of The Great Controversy," says Elder Folkenberg. "I want this book to be used in a positive way, avoiding any approach that would alienate people. Please consider prayerfully how you will have a part in putting these truths before the people." It will take the combined support of every local church, conference, union conference, and the North American Division to make the goal of one million copies a reality. Plan now to take advantage of this opportunity to share your faith with neighbors and friends. Check with your local Adventist Book Centre for prices and availability of copies in your area. MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992 5

Bob Sparenberg Founder/Director AIPA, Orlando, Florida

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T DIDN'T TAKE US long to learn that kids in Canada are no different from kids anywhere—street smart, responsive and looking for excitement. "Awesome trailer, mister," remarked the young man as I rolled down

the window of the AIPA/Listen Drugmobile to get directions to our lodging. "Are you going to be racing here in Lloydminster this weekend?" "No," I said "We're here to visit the schools for a drug preventative

program." "Wow!" exclaimed the young man. "Are you coming to my school?" "Maybe," I said. He quickly wheeled off on his BMX bike. Minutes later a small group of kids had gathered, waiting as I came out from the nearby

7-Eleven. "Hey, mister, these are my friends. Can we look inside your trailer?" The trailer had excited the young man. He had to go and get his friends to see this fantastic racing team in town that even may go to his school.

A peer support group from Bishop Lloyd Junior High School in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada stands in front of the AIPA/LISTEN drugmobile with Jeff Frisz (front row, second from left) and local Adventist pastor Nick Kozachenko (front row, third from left).

Being in a hurry, I opened the doors to the trailer. "Wow! Look at the awesome 500cc Honda Motocrosser!" yelled one young man. "What does the NO mean on the number plate?" "Say no to drugs and booze," I said. "Are you a drug-free race team?" "You got it, bud," I replied. "Cool! What's in the back?" I slid open the door to the pathological exhibits. "Bad," they exclaimed, as they peered at the exhibits on the walls. "Hey, there's LISTEN magazine. We get this at our school. Can we have some?" "Only if you promise to read them." "Okay, no problem. I love the stories and the graphics are cool." We must remember that we are living in a reverse age. When trying to understand some of the kids' lingo, you should reverse the terminology. Bad means it's good. So, no doubt, we had gained some friends, and I could see it would be an exciting two weeks as they sped off on their two-wheelers for destinations unknown. One would hardly think that 3,200 miles northwest of Miami there would be a drug problem. Yet, just weeks before our arrival in this western Canadian city, police made the area's largest marijuana seizure ever. There could never be a better time to share with youth the need for a temperate lifestyle. The drug and alcohol deluge is destroying tens of thousands of promising young minds. Even our

own young people are at risk. One of the most vital tools in our denomination's arsenal is LISTEN magazine, and we came to Canada with thousands of copies. Complementing one another, the AIPA team and LISTEN have the ability to communicate and to reach modern youth with their temperate up-to-date methods. Church members across North America will be able to see both in action on the 1992 LISTEN campaign video. This actionoriented, hard-hitting report will be sent to every church. Thousands of community youngsters were challenged to make their own decisions, set their goals high, resist peer pressure, reject lifestyle advertising and abstain from the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Presentations were conducted inside and outside the trailer, including educational puppets for lower-grade children. AIPA's Prevention Through Motivation Program featured Mr. Natural High, Jeff Frisz, flying through the air on his 500cc motocross machine. Jeff is the featured personality for the February, 1992 issue of LISTEN. Using special motivational cue cards involving students and teachers, AIPA sent a positive, yet hard-hitting message. Through the new LISTENIAIPA pledge program, hundreds of youngsters pledged to abstain from the use of drugs and alcohol and finish their education. Church members across North America will have a chance to see the AIPA drugmobile in action on the LISTEN campaign promo tape.

Every church will get a copy and a chance to join the fight against drugs and for young people. "The presentations were outstanding," wrote H. Robinson, principal of Bishop Lloyd Junior High in Lloydminster, Alberta. Following an extremely successful two-week campaign, all youngsters who took the drug-free

pledge received a year's subscription to LISTEN magazine sponsored by the local Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lloydminster as a missionary project for 1992. Today's kids are reachable, but we must use today's methods. LISTEN is a today magazine, grabbing the attention of young people across North America.

Listen Magazine Conducts National TV Advertising Campaign

features include positive activity articles, stories, factual information on drugs, self-help articles and interviews with well-known role model personalities. Recent personalities have included New York Giants cornerback Everson Walls, gospel singer Amy Grant, Adventist contemporary musicians Take 6 and Olympic skier Julie Parisien. The TV ad is just the beginning of a major thrust by Listen which will include a dynamic church campaign. Watch for posters and a special video presentation in your local church in coming weeks.

In a major effort to broaden its visibility, Listen Magazine is conducting a nation-wide television advertising campaign. Working in conjunction with a major TV ad production and time brokerage firm, Listen is appearing in 225 60-second advertisement spots throughout the U.S., with a potential viewing audience of 250 million. "Though Listen has been around since 1948, there are many who have not yet heard of us," says Lincoln Steed, editor of Listen. "We are continually receiving positive, yet surprised comments from people who were not aware that such a positive lifestyle magazine existed. It's time that we did something major to let people know what Listen has to offer." The television ad campaign focuses on the on-going battle against drugs in our society, and shows how Listen can be a powerful, positive influence for teens. Its monthly

The new shield-your-eyes bright LISTEN T-shirt is one of the incentives offered in the ongoing national television ad campaign. MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992 7

ADRA UPDATE Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Canada .W. Wilson, Development Education

Closed Albania Opens The Door —PART I A modern "Macedonian" call has arrived in the offices of ADRA-Trans Europe in England. ADRA Canada expects to be a partner in the response. Urgent letters from Albania's Prime Minister, Ministers of Health, Agriculture and Food Production, and the Mayor of the country's capital, Tirana, arrived in the above office. I quote from the mayor's letter, "The Albanian government has requested ADRA to look for ways of establishing a baby food factory, a health, and an administrative centre. We have been requested to assign land to you for these projects. "We will make land available to you, according to your needs. We are currently working on the legal papers to have this land assigned to you." To get the full impact of this action let's take a quick, birds-eye view into Albania's history. Prior to 200 BC pirates from this area would attack Greek and Roman shipping in the Adriatic. Rome ended that and later Albania became a part of the Byzantine Empire. During the Middle Ages Albania was invaded with great frequency by the 8 MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992

last controlling group being the Turks. Albania's independence grew out of World War I and in 1928 King Zog developed positive administrative, legal, economic and educational systems. With the advent of World War II Albania was made into a communist state. Since then the doors have been closed except when Albania joined the United Nations in 1955. Recently Albania's doors have been forced open. What we have found is a country of about three million people with 11,000 square miles, two-thirds of which is mountainous and one third a plain where agriculture is the mainstay. Roads are poor, the railway underdeveloped, and a few vehicles are mixed in with thousands of oxcarts and bicycles. It is to their credit that they do have a reasonably well-developed health care system. However, generally speaking, the country is still in the 1930's. Poor agriculture and food production has deepened the crisis for 30-35 percent of the children are now affected with very serious malnutrition. There are 500 centres where milk processing of

some sort takes place. Oxcarts and frozen roads in the winter make the whole situation chaotic. Here then is the background to the Mayor's letter on behalf of the country. Albania is 70 percent Muslim, 20 percent Orthodox, and 10 percent Roman Catholic, with a sprinkling of a few other groups. The request for ADRA's assistance opens the door for Adventism. Malnutrition (dystrophia) has been a long term problem in Albania and has led to the establishment of a series of hospitals who specialize in the treatment of malnourished infants. The death rate for these little ones is rising instead of lowering and is the only country in Europe which has had to have this extensive care system for the malnourished. One of the country's top priorities is a solution to this problem. This open door invitation is another evidence of rapid last-day events. A year ago who would have thought that the following ADRA objectives would have been even close to being possible. 1. The establishment of a baby food factory. 2. Improved dairy product production. 3. Education programmes for nutrition and child care. 4. Health and temperance programmes. 5. A permanently established infrastructure for the Adventist Church. 6. An English language school. 7. Another expansion of ADRA—ADRA Albania. Here then are additional answers to prayer—the opening of Albania to the Adventist message. ADRA Canada will be there with your help.

CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE NOTICE OF TRIENNIAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Triennial General Meeting of the Canadian Union College Corporation will be convened in the Administration Building at Canadian Union College, College Heights, Alberta, on the 1st day of March 1992, at 8:30 a.m. for the following purposes: 1. to hear reports and projections from administration and academic divisions; 2. to appoint auditors for the ensuing triennium; 3. to act on proposed changes to the Bylaws; 4. to appoint a Board of Trustees for the ensuing triennium; and 5. to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. By the Order of the Chairman of the Corporation. J.D. Victor Fitch, Secretary

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Adventist church awareness spots. Additionally, congregations sponsoring the program locally on their cable television systems may use any or all of the commercial spots to advertise events at their churches. "Lifestyle Magazine" reaches an audience estimated at 500,000 to a million viewers a week. Each viewer who writes or calls for an offer receives an invitation to receive a free copy of Steps to Christ, The Great Controversy, You Can Trust the Bible, and the New

Life Bible study guides. "'Lifestyle Magazine' is an excellent introductory program," says Aufderhar. "It can make people ask, 'What else do Adventists believe?' They may then write for Bible lessons, contact an Adventist church, or watch another broadcast. The Holy Spirit can be the matchmaker between those people and the church." For information about "Lifestyle Magazine" and how you can support it, call (805) 373-7689 or write to Faith For Today, P.O. Box 320, Newbury Park, CA 91319.

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HIS HEALTH-WISE columnist writes for our readers who live where fall turns into winter. Readers from the salubrious sunbelt will benefit less than those of you who come from northern climes. This column is all about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). The SAD syndrome is what happens to 25% of the population of middle and northern sections of the United States and Canada. The name is descriptive, isn't it? and so is the acronym that accompanies it. Seasonal Affective Disorder implies tiredness, fatigue especially in the morning, the need to sleep more than usual, gain in weight along with increased appetite and a craving for carbohydrates (not the least of which is chocolate). These symptoms all are worse in the fall and much worse in the winter. They tend to improve spontaneously with the advent of spring. Who hasn't heard of the "winter doldrums"? and "cabin fever"? A friend of mine who lives in Maine opined recently that long, dreary winters became much more liveable when his family acquired a snowmobile. Snowmobiles may be a fine antidote for the January blues, but something new, and possibly more effective, has recently blossomed on the therapeutic horizon. It's therapy "under lights." And Norman Rosenthal, psychiatrist and prominent physician in the National Institute of Mental Health, says that light therapy is "the treatment of choice: for SAD." And that's exciting when we remember that one person in five is beset with the above symptoms, severe enough to demand help. If exposure to light is effective in counteracting SAD, then why can't physicians simply instruct us winter dwellers to get out-of-doors for part of every day. Answer—in northern latitudes, in large cities like Toronto,

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Boston, Detroit, Vancouver, the winter sun simply isn't bright enough to be effective. And sometimes old sol isn't seen at all for day after wintry day. Just how light can be effective is unknown. But, it seems to really work for lots of patients. Indeed, some researchers have shown that individuals receiving light therapy for the midwinter blues have fewer sick days and less time lost from work than their fellows. Some experts believe that controlled exposure to (appropriate) light sources can do even more. For example, they feel that light can prevent jet lag, reduce stress and illness in shift workers when a shift is changed, relieve insomnia. And some are proposing it as a means of helping people get started in the morning. Now that might be an enlightened alternate to a cup of black coffee. Usually, light therapy requires an hour or so each day, sitting about three feet from banks of fluorescent tubes. Treatment affects are usually felt in two to four days. And it's nice to report that there are few side effects. Though bulb flutter can cause headaches and eye strain and, very rarely, seizures. Occasionally patients complain of some nausea, even irritability. But this is usually transient. Well, there you have it. Apparently, those of us who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder can have inexpensive relief virtually free from side effects. So whether you live in Seattle or Montreal, Philadelphia or Winnipeg, don't hesitate to talk with your friendly family physician. He might shed some more light on the subject.

Perhaps the feature event for the student assocation is the Christmas party for needy children. The students each adopt a child for the day and they are given good food, appropriate gifts and a lot of fun. The blessing is two-fold, for the students also receive a blessing by giving of themselves to these less fortunate children of the community. This event was one of the highlights of the Christmas season.

Before the students left school for the Christmas break, they were hosted by the faculty at the traditional Christmas dinner. They were also kept very busy with concerts, especially choir and band members. They did a joint concert which included a lot of faculty talent, in Oshawa and it was performed again in Brantford the next evening. This concert, with the colourful costumes and Christmas decor, was an outstanding event. Those attending from the community were especially proud to have their friends attend a program of such high calibre. Here at Kingsway we anticipate a wonderful New Year with the Lord's blessings. For enquiries about attending Kingsway College, contact Gary Dooks at 1200 Leland Rd., Oshawa, Ontario, L1K 2H4 or telephone (416) 433-1144. MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992 9

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P.G. Miller 1911-1991

Canadian Union College

Funeral services were held on November 28 at the College Heights SDA Church for Philip Gordon Miller, former president of CUC. Miller passed away on November 24 at Calgary General Hospital where he had resided since suffering a stroke in August, 1990. He had recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Miller served as CUC president from 1967 to 1971. His long career took him from teaching assignments in southern and central Alberta to mission service in Singapore, the Philippines, and Haiti. He was president of Southeast Asia Union College from 1957 until 1962, ordained to the gospel ministry in 1960, and was dean of the faculty and business manager at Philippine Union College between 1964 and 1967. Miller served as president of the Franco-Haitian Seminary. During his tenure at CUC, Miller participated in a local radio programme called "The Little Red Schoolhouse" where he became known affectionately as "the old professor himself, P.G. Miller." As professor of mathematics and physics, he was known for his famous "nickel quizzes" and admired for his mathematical prowess. As many of his former students fondly remember, he actually dared to challenge the accuracy of an adding machine tabulation that had been made during an ingathering rally. After some careful re-addition, he was proven correct! Miller officially retired in 1980 after serving the Alberta Conference since 1976 as director of wills and stewardship. He spent his retirement years in Calgary and Airdrie. Until illness overtook him last year, Miller remained actively involved in loving service and leadership at Airdrie's SDA church. His dedication, boundless wit, and sense of humour were qualities that never left him. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, of Airdrie, Alberta; his daughter, Shari Mitchell, of Edmonton, Alberta; son, Gordon (wife Edna), of Airdrie, Alberta; granddaughter, Charlene, of Berrien Springs, Michigan; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

February 7 and 8, 1992 THE ADVENTIST COLLEGE IN CANADA . . .

Dick Barron,

Fall Homecoming As tradition would suggest, the Fall Alumni Homecoming was held at Canadian Union College during the American Thanksgiving holiday. Honoured classes this year included both the High School and College classes of 1%7, 1972, 1977, 1982 and 1987. Even though cold winds and blowing snow threatened to keep the faithful alumni away, the College Heights Church was full during Dan Jackson's ('67) devotion Friday night and over 1,200 people packed the auditorium for the Sabbath morning services. Mark Laws, a theology graduate in 1982, testified through the spoken word and visiting alumni and the CUC Choral Union and the CUC Silverwinds rendered beautiful music. Kirsten Bissell, a graduate of 1982, received the Junior Achievement Award for her outstanding service through her work for ADRA. Along the same lines, Lowell and Rae Lee (Figuhr) Cooper received the Alumnus of the Year award for their many years of mission work in India. Highlighting the whole weekend was the news of Canadian Union College's recent accreditation. The climax, during the Saturday night CUC on Parade program, came when President Victor Fitch and the Academic Dean, Warren Trenchard, shared the history of this achievement and its relevance to the College. The Choral Union ended the evening with thankfulness and praise to God with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. The new hockey tournaments also added to the excitement. Instead of having just one hockey game between the alumni and students, Ron Schafer initiated a new method which enabled many more alumni members to play hockey. Three male alumni hockey teams were formed as well as two ladies' teams. After the three alumni teams had all played against our CUC Aurora Knights and each other, the win-loss record was tallied. Our CUC Aurora Knights walked away with 10 MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992

the trophy undefeated in all three games. This victory evens up the wins and losses between the Aurora Knights and the alumni teams in the past. Overall, the weekend was a tremendous success and the College is looking forward to its Heritage Homecoming on June 12 and 13. Honoured classes for that weekend will include 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957 and 1962. Plan to be there—a special weekend is already being planned!

Director of Adventist Youth Service World Headquarters for Seventh-day Adventists Featured Speaker CUC Musical Concert . Hicks and Cohagan Comedy team with a Christian perspective You are invited!

President Fitch presents Lowell and Rae Lee (Figuhr) Cooper with the Alumnus of the Year award.

Male quintet reunited after 25 years—Calvin Donnelly, Lee Patterson, Dan Jackson, Marvin Johnstone, and Al Reimche.

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Eminent Personality Visits Spanish Work in Canada Dr. James Goytia, General Secretary of the United Bible Society for the Americas and a leading figure in today's religious world, took the Sabbath service at the Edmonton Spanish church. He was accompanied by Robert Voelker, Regional Director for Canada, United Bible Society. The United Bible Society is an organization that works in over 180 countries of the world. It has the purpose of equipping people with Bibles in a language that can be understood and a price that they can afford. They hope to reach each individual on this planet who wants one.

Dr. Goytia was for many years the Secretary of the Bible Society in Bolivia. In this country, like in many others, the distribution of the Holy Scriptures in the army and other official entities is not allowed. General Isaac Lora, then the chairman of the SIP (Interamerican Defense Forces) attended an evangelistic crusade held by Dr. Schulz for the Spanish speaking community in Washington, DC. The General got so excited with the meetings that he brought another general and two admirals to these same meetings. Just before the series was over, General Lora was called by the

Dr. Jaime Goytia, accompanied by Robert E. Voelker, of the Canadian Bible Society. Dr. Schulz is translating. It was reported during this special weekend that over 500 million Bibles were printed by the Bible Society in the last year alone! Increasing democracy in the Soviet Union and other places created an increased demand. Dr. Goytia came from the United States for these services at the invitation of Dr. Victor Schulz, the pastor of the Edmonton Spanish Church and the coordinator of the Spanish work in Alberta. In the afternoon's special meeting, the visitor showed what the Bible is doing in countries like Cuba and others through a unique video showing. The distinguished speaker is a humble, inspiring individual. His curriculum vitae shows that he was the founder and president of various important organizations. His responsiblities take him around the world. In May of 1991, he became the General Secretary of the Bible Society.

president of his country to become the Commander in Chief of his country's army. From there on, reported Dr. Goytia we had total freedom to distribute the Word of God in the army and all the official institutions of the country. It was a heart touching experience to see the results of the sowing done years ago in that far away crusade. We may add that Dr. Schulz was invited to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Bible Society, effective in April 1992. He is the first Seventh-day Adventist and the first Hispanic chosen for this position. More and more doors are being opened by the Lord for the Hispanic work in Canada. We praise Him for all these opportunities for preaching the gospel in Canada, particularly among those who speak the Spanish language. Donald G. King Communication Director, Alberta

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From Paper and Ink To Souls in the Kingdom At the end of August, 1991 eight literature evangelists from the Alberta and Manitoba/Saskatchewan Conferences attended the national Literature Evangelist Convention at Pacific Press in Boise, Idaho. It was a spiritual experience for each one. The literature evangelists in Alberta are doing well. They are responsible for seven baptisms this year, with others attending church or studying. Distribution of Christian literature is a very important part of the Seventh-day Adventist church's mission. The literature evangelists want to invite all our members to become involved in a wider distribution of literature and periodicals to their friends, relatives, neighbours and people they meet in their business, work, or travel. "When church members realize the importance of the circulation of our literature, they will devote more time to this work. Papers, tracts, and books will be placed in the homes of the people, to preach the gospel in their several lines ... The church must give her attention to the canvassing work." Man 113, 1901. Our comparison sales for the months of October, 1990/91 are as follows: 1990 October sales $12,624.20 1991 October sales $25,743.37 Karl Samek, Director Publishing

First Annual Women's Retreat an Inspiration Approximately 100 women from all over Alberta gathered at Foothills Camp on Friday, October 4 with a sense of expectation. Because this was a first, nobody was quite sure what they would find, but they were sure it would be an experience they would cherish. Hostesses were available to assist with their luggage and take them to their rooms, where they found a letter from the Women's Ministries Council, along with some feminine note paper, a doily, and a fragrant sachet filled with potpourri. Vases of flowers

decorated the dining tables. In the downstairs auditorium, where the meetings were held, was a figure of Jesus welcoming a woman into a "garden," filled with flowers, trees, and a vine-covered trellis. Keynote speaker, Annette Stanwick, of Calgary, led us through a series of how Jesus wants to relate to each of us. Beginning with "His Wondrous Love" on Friday night, she shared how very much He longs for us to receive the gift of His love. An attractivelywrapped gift was the gift of "Joyous Certainty," the gift of His unconditional, redemptive love that is ours because we are His children. Linda Rothenberger, from British Columbia, presented the Sabbath School program. She encouraged us to develop our talents. The three workshops presented during the weekend were "Growing Relationships" led by Linda Rothenberger, "Come Apart and Rest Awhile" led by Bonnie Kerr from Athabasca, and "Uniquely You" led by Donna Burns from Sylvan Lake. Karen Scott, who is the Commissioner for Women's Ministries for Western Canada, brought greetings from both the Seventhday Adventist Church in Canada and the North American Division. She shared with us many aspects of Women's Ministries in Canada and is very excited about what she sees happening right across North America. This was the first annual Retreat for the Women of Alberta. Does that mean there is more to follow? Marjory Black, Correspondent Women's Ministries Council

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ONTARIO College Park Baptisms

Canis Cao, a Kingsway College student, was baptized November 9, 1991 becoming a member of the College Park Church family. Officiating at her baptism was a family friend and former pastor, Warren Kay. She had studied with Warren when he was her pastor in Oshawa. Canis is 13 years old, a Pathfinder and very talented in crafts. She is the daughter of Kurt and Anne Cao.

Announcing

Smyrna Inauguration

Family Life Workshop with Dr. Rene and Alvy Quispe January 24-25, 1992

A new church has been formed in Toronto. Located at Don Mills and Lawrence, the new Smyrna church celebrated its birth by holding a special three part inaugural ceremony on October 25 and 26, 1991. The initial service took place on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m., featuring Pastor Steve Benjamin as speaker. The topic discussed was "The Difference is in the Knowing." Several newly baptized members also participated in this service. On Sabbath morning, the celebration continued with the divine service when Pastor Benjamin preached a dynamic sermon on Christian victory. After a potluck dinner, a musical extravaganza featured several groups including the Toronto East Advent Male Chorus, Crescendo and two children's choirs. At 5:00 p.m. the Smyrna Seventh-day Adventist Church Organization Service took place. Pastor Rick Bacchus, President of the Ontario Conference, preached on "Resurrection Power." Also participating in the service were Dr. Ken Corkum, Dr. Fitzroy Maitland and Dr. Haskell Edwards.

Major emphasis will be on the various character and personality types. You will be very happy you attended. The seminars are planned specially for all family life coordinators, but the benefits are for all members. All are invited. To attend you must pre-register with the Family Life Department. For information and registration, please call Connie at (416) 571-1022. Sponsored by the Ontario Conference Family Life Department.

Bracebridge Baptism

Tom and Sandi Kelly (nee Doering) were baptized on December 21 at College Park Church in Oshawa. Sandi has an Adventist background and is happy to be back in the church of her childhood. Tom was eager to study the Bible with Pastor Satelmajer and they were both welcomed into the fellowship of the church by their many new friends. The Kellys live in Little Britain and have one son Jordan, age seven.

LEGAL NOTICE

On Sabbath November 30th, Charles and Lois Russell were baptized and were accepted as members of the Bracebridge Church. Pastor John Beausoleil performed the baptism.

Temperance Rally If you have heard Ron Halverson and Bob Sparenburg before, you will not want to miss their presentations on March 6 and 7 in Toronto. Their itinerary will be as follows: March 6, 7:30 p.m. Willowdale Church Bob Sparenburg 555 Finch Ave. W. March 7, 11:30 a.m. Berea Church Ron Halverson 353 Sherbourne St. Ron Halverson/ March 7, 4:00 p.m. Berea Church 353 Sherbourne St. Bob Sparenburg Sponsored by the Health Department of the Ontario Conference 12

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Notice is hereby given that the Annual Constituency meeting of the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be held at the College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oshawa, Ontario, March 20 and 21, 1992. The first meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time, March 20, 1992. This session is called for the purpose of receiving reports of the Conference program, spiritual renewal, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the session at that time. Delegates to the session, as provided by the Bylaws, are chosen as follows: one delegate from each pastoral district of the Conference (to be chosen from the churches within the district on a rotation basis, if a multi-church district.) Rick Bacchus, President Ken Corkum, Secretary

Grandview Homecoming On Saturday, October 26, 1991, the constituent churches of Grandview Adventist Academy in the Hamilton district celebrated the improvements and additions to the school at a homecoming celebration. With us on this special occasion were Jan Saliba, Union Education Secretary, who gave the morning address, Dr. Jim Jeffries, Ontario Education Secretary, Mr. Dave Higgins, Assistant Education Secretary for the Ontario Conference, and Mr. Brian Christenson, Assistant Treasurer for the Union. Also present were former principals, teachers and students of Grandview Adventist Academy. Following a fellowship dinner, we enjoyed a musical program under the leadership of Pastor 0. Browne. Over the 1990-1991 school year, work was completed to provide the school with a beautiful new auditorium/gymnasium attached to the school and complete with stage, kitchen, cloakroom and washroom facilities. Windows and floors were replaced in the existing building, a computer classroom was added, and complete redecorating was done with new curtains in all of the classrooms as well as on the auditorium stage. Much of the labour for these projects was donated by parents, teachers, and friends of the school. 1991 school year began with 70 students, six full-time teachers, one part-time teacher and another part-time staff person. They are: Kindergarten, Carna Procter; Grades 1-3, Janet Sukumaran; Grades 4-6, formerly Bev Gascoyne and Myrene Kartik, now under the direction of Lansworth Mitchell; Grades 7-8, Averil Kurtz; Grades 9-10, Ophelia Barizo; Band, Mr. Bill Rolfe; principal, Mr. Garry Proctor and school bus driver, Barbara Kozarichuk. The Home and School, under the leadership of Reta Leslie has had several fundraising events to raise money for different needs of the school. Approximately $1,000 has been raised for the chairs in the new auditorium. The citrus program, under the leadership of Gerry and Rosemary Okimi has begun with a shipment

of 1125 cases which sold out very quickly. With the program being computerized completely, and with our new facilities, we are able to present a very orderly and efficient setup to our customers. We look forward to a good year to help us in our building and renovation payments. All of the different operations of the school are guided by the school board under the leadership of the chairman, Mr. Dave Jarvis. The Lord has richly blessed us at Grandview Adventist Academy. We praise and thank Him for His goodness as we have worked to improve our school facilities for our children. We trust that He will continue to guide us in the future as we continue to work for Him and for His children.

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Baptism at Beulah Eighteen persons, mostly young people, were baptized after a thrilling Family Enrichment Gospel Series which was presented by the dynamic lecturer and preacher Dr. Fitzroy Maitland. He was assisted by E.E. Liverpool, host pastor, and Colin King, Bible worker. Fourteen persons were baptized on November 23 and four others on November 30, when all were received into fellowship.

Pastor Liverpool baptized his daughter, Toula.

Ephesus Baptisms

Baptism at Toronto Portuguese Church

On December 14 the Portuguese church family welcomed three new members after their baptism by Pastor David Bravo. A Bible course graduation ceremony and the Investment program as well as a fundraising for the community services were also part of this special day. The church members, during this past year, have made several improvements to the sanctuary, including the acquisition of a grand piano. Among their mission outreaches was the sending of two tons of clothing to the Azores and to Yugoslavia. Elder Benito Raymundo, David Bravo, Tracy Bravo and Ivelise Bravo work together as a very effective team ministering to the Following a three-week evangelistic series on The Family presented by Portuguese church, and the Colin King, eleven persons were baptized and joined the Ephesus Church. Pictured are eight of the eleven new believers. Front Row: Host Pastor, Brampton and Luso-Brasilian Errol Liverpool; Evelyn Pink; Jetje Jones; Sean Kerr; Williana Frazer, Companies. Manual Pereira Colin King. Back Row: Dale Bailey; Marvin James; Sean Grant; Bible Correspondent Worker, Matthew Hutchins and Sandra Grasser. Not pictured are Brian Doncher; Angela Martin and Beverly Fennell. Toronto Portuguese SDA Church

Twelve Join Bramalea Church On October 19, after two weeks of nightly evangelistic meetings that Elder Gerry Karst, ministerial secretary of the Church of Canada, conducted at the Bramalea SDA Church, twelve of the fourteen that were baptized joined the Bramalea SDA Church as bonafide members. One of the fourteen joined the Brampton SDA Church while the other was accepted as a member of the Filipino-Canadian SDA Church. The two pastors, Pastor A. Pangan and Pastor A. Bujak, officiated at the baptismal service.

Fatima Evora, Francisco Janeco and Alexandra Janeco were baptized by Pastor David Bravo at Toronto's Portuguese church.

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QUEBEC Two Baptized in St. Lambert

Scarborough Pathfinders Invested On Sabbath November 2, the Scarborough Pathfinder Club hosted over 140 Pathfinders at its Fall Pathfinder Day. Pagie Isaac of London, Ontario addressed the Pathfinders on the theme of LOVE, UNITY and SERVICE. The program also included an Investiture Service conducted by Letitia Ince de Rue and Janice Maitland from the Ontario Pathfinder Federation. Nineteen Pathfinders were invested, four of them achieving the rank of Master Guide; Cheryl-Ann Ashton, Sonia James, Esther Rock and Levene Tullock. Thirty club members also received honours. Roger Blenman is the Club Director. Shown in the photo are the Scarborough Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs, the Scarborough Pathfinder Drum Corps and some of our guests.

MANITOBA-SASKATCHEWAN New Pastor for the Battlefords/St. Walburg District Pastor Clifford Holm has recently taken up the work in The Battlefords and St. Walburg districts in Saskatchewan. Pictured with him are his wife, Mazel; son, Robert; and daughters Darla and Bonnie. Clifford Holm formerly pastored in the Manitoba-Saskatchewan conference circa 1981-1982, but returned to further his education to the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. He graduated in 1987,

was admitted to the Law Society of Saskatchewan in 1988, and practiced Law with Donlevy & Company up until December 31, 1990. Pastor Holm felt the call of God to return to pastoral ministry, and accepted a call to The Battlefords district. In addition to the large District to which he has to minister, Pastor Holm also serves the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference in the role of legal counsel.

On Sabbath, September 21, 1991 the South Shore Seventh-day Adventist Church had the pleasure and privilege for the first time, of welcoming two newly baptized members into its fellowship, Abiguel Louissaint, upper photo, and Sheila Barratt, lower photo, were baptized by Pastor Hector Jurado at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in St. Lambert, Quebec.

The Clifford Holm family.

Master Guides Invested A large group of Master Guides were invested at a very inspiring service at Henderson Highway church in Winnipeg. Lee Patterson, Youth Director was in charge of the presentation which, the Master Guides say, "is just the beginning of a lifelong process of dedicated service to the Great Master Guide—our Lord Jesus Christ."

Global Mission

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Silver Star Pathfinders

Quite An Investment Project! During a bad windstorm on February 3, 1991, over one hundred trees were blown down on the property of Stan and Ruth Stickle of Coombs, BC. Looking over the devastation, Stan thought about how he could bring some good out of it. Impressed by the newly opened opportunities and needs in Russia and Romania, he decided he'd like to make the clean up operation an investment project. After discussing his wish with the church board that month, it was decided to use the proceeds to supply much needed Bibles and help with evangelism in Romania. It took two work bees, one on April 7 and one on September 7, plus many extra hours of help to bring in the wood, cut and stack it, and then deliver it. Church members from the Stickle's Port Alberni Church, and some from the Nanaimo Church gladly pitched in to help. Stan made a well appreciated pancake breakfast on each of the Sundays. The mid-afternoon potluck lunches were a great way to relax and enjoy some good fellowship after splitting and piling several cords of wood. When the wood was split and stacked there were twenty-four and a half cords which sold for $75 to $80 a cord for a total of $2,000. One man rented a truck and drove 160 km from Tofino to pick up 31/2 cords. Much of the wood was delivered by Stan in the Coombs area, and the rest was delivered in the Port Alberni area by his nephew, Roland. The project was completed by October 30 and Stan's prayer is that it will become a means of effective soul-winning. This was quite an undertaking for a couple in their early eighties. Stan is already eyeing another batch of windfalls (a forestry term for trees that come down in a natural way) on the other side of his creek. Probably there will be another work bee coming up next spring!

This fall the new Vernon Silver Star Pathfinders, under the direction of Roxanne Reid, collected 32 large boxes of food from the community to be distributed as Christmas hampers. Pathfinders participating in the drive are: Front Row: Jessica Fleming, Sandra McEwan, Jason Reader, Matthew Everingham, Elisha Hamilton, Johnny Kovaks, Jonathan Visscher, T.J. Hamilton, Justin Rivard, Janel Visscher, Heidi Hancock. Back Row: Left to right: Ami Reader, Sarah Odermatt, Dallas Hartwig, Jordan Bell, Heidi Cardinal, Miriam Odermatt.

Prince George Baptism

Ingathering for Over Sixty Years!

David Bidner was baptized on August 10 by Pastor Steve Yaceyko, and joined the Prince George Church. He had been looking for a church family, had visited several Protestant churches before coming to the Adventist church in January, 1991. Here he enjoyed the fellowship and made friends quickly. George Cole, the head deacon, made David feel at home, and Pastor Steve Yaceyko conducted Bible studies with him.

David Bidner is baptized by Pastor Steve Yaceyko.

Chilliwack and Rutland Baptisms

Carol Giffin and Mike Cleary were baptized by Pastor Harold King, November 23.

Chetwynd BC church member, Mildred Nichols (Hankes) started ingathering in 1927 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan when she was 14 years old. She remembers ingathering by horse and buggy at Loon Lake, Saskatchewan where she also worked as a literature evangelist. Still ingathering today at age 78 Mildred says, "It's hard getting started each time, but once you get going, it's alright." Pastor Brian Bechtold encourages her.

Kimberly Crux, left, and Tracie Rachul were baptized by Pastor Dan Jackson. They are both students at Okanagan Adventist Academy. MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992 15

Van Pelt Seminar Enjoyed by Okanagan Ladies Have you ever wondered what to do when your daily life wouldn't fit into a day? Job responsibilities push you to the limits. Your house resembles a disaster area. The kids need rides to opposite ends of town. You have to entertain business associates when your in-laws are visiting from out of town. And suddenly you can't remember the last time you had time for yourself. Sound familiar? Those in the Rutland-Kelowna area found some new strategies for coping through Nancy Van Pelt on November 16 and 17. Some 300 people attended The Art of Making Sabbath Special on Sabbath afternoon, a seminar which brings the attention back to the important areas of life—God, family and Sabbath peace. With overheads, candles, table settings, and a multitude of practical put-into-practice-now ideas, Nancy moved through dozens of creative ideas on how to make Friday evening more special, Sabbath morning more sane, and Sabbath afternoon more meaningful. "I believe," Nancy said, "that incorporating a family blessing into our Friday night Sabbath traditions—doing this one thing— could change Adventist families today." She went on to describe the elements of touch and affirmation which are necessary to a blessing. Nancy and her husband Harry give each other a blessing on Friday evening and it brings a spirit of intimacy and oneness to their marriage. Dr. Bob Wageman

and his daughter, Heidi, demonstrated how a blessing should be given to a child. One woman with tears in her eyes said, "How appropriate that this seminar was given now. I am a newly baptized member and have had little conception of how to keep the Sabbath. You have given me a multitude of ideas." The Sabbath seminar was followed by Romancing Your Marriage, a subject dear to Nancy's heart since she is probably best known for her books The Compleat Marriage and To Have and to Hold. On Sunday Nancy presented her newest seminar Woman of Excellence which indudes the topics of The Incredible Worth of a Woman and

Personal Devotions—An appointment with the King. The ladies learned the where, when and how of Personal Devotions along with encouragement to use an elegant prayer notebook and worship basket. After a delightful candlelight luncheon the ladies went into the popular Personalized Home

Organization Through Order, Joy and Elegance and learned the seven secrets to sanity for busy women which include: Sort through the clutter; clean like a pro; create a routine that works; master the five-minute miracle; handle family meals with ease, an office in a purse, and finally how to add beauty, joy and a touch of elegance to life—today! Nancy's family life ministry began in Alberta when her husband, Harry, was Executive Director of the Health Education Centre in Calgary. It was here that Nancy laid the foundation for the 17 books she has written.

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WOOD—Raymond and Renee (nee Padarath), a daughter, Chanel Charlotte, on November 14, 1990 in Vancouver, BC.

Milestones

Births ADAMS—Rodger and Jennifer (Pocock), a son, Matthew, born November 20, 1991, in Coquitlam, BC. BRADSHAW—Winston and Maybelle: a daughter, Breanne Rhea Putri was born on July 29, 1991 in Willowdale, Ontario. BREMNER—Tony and Janelle (nee Eskelson) a son, Julian Rhys, born on September 13, 1991, in Vancouver, BC. CRESSWELL—Garth and Suzanne (nee Webster) a second daughter, Deborah Elizabeth, born May 16, 1991, in Surrey, BC. EDGSON—Mark and Karlene (nee Gillespie) a son, Luke Hutchison, on June 27, 1991 in Smithers, BC. EVAHNENKO—Rick and Caroline (nee Wiebe) of Sherwood Park, a son, Quinton Cordell, born November 13, 1991.

HOLDAL—Terry and Vev (nee Murphy), a daughter, Cassandra Rose, on June 9, 1991 in Vancouver, BC. HORNIACHEK—Lonn and Elizabeth (nee Robinson): a son Taylor James, born September 15, 1991 in Peterborough, Ontario. KING—Rick and Kandy (nee Hoffman) a son, Adam Wesley Hans, on June 10, 1991 in North Vancouver, B.C.

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WEBB—Salem Arthur, a son to Jeff and Shirley Webb of Hazelton, on August 10.

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HALL—Steve and Yolanda, a daughter, Stephanie Elizabeth, on August 4, 1991, in Vancouver, BC.

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WAHL—Brian and Pam (nee Page), a son, Joshua Benjamin, on May 12, 1991, in Vancouver, BC.

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HAGAN—Arthur Raymond, a son to Calvin and Heather Hagen of Hazelton, on November 8.

Nancy Van Pelt teaches her class, Personalized Home Organization Through Order, Joy, and Elegance.

TROYA —Eduardo and Anita (Alvarez): a son, David Eduardo, was born July 31, 1991 in Willowdale, Ontario.

TAN—Leonard and Grace (nee Pang), a son, Andrew Eu-Jin, on July 16, 1991 in Bellingham, WA.

GOLDEN WEDDING On April 27, 1991, the St-Hubert Church honoured Henri-Joseph and Claire Lemoing on their 50th wedding anniversary. They joined the church in 1954. They were married on April 26, 1941 and were blessed with three daughters: Lorraine, Diane, Susan and a son, Jean. They have two grandchildren: Sylvain and Stephan. Pastor Geiser conducted a service of appreciation for the Lemoings. Congratulations to this exemplary couple!

Notices Optometrists and Optometry Students—Get acquainted at our Annual Convention in June, 1992. Scholarships Available, Contact Dr. Clarence Omans, Consultant for Vision Affairs, Health and Temperance Dept. 12501 Old Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Association of Seventh-day Adventist Optometrists.

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Weddings BARRINGTON - LONGARD The marriage of Geraldine Edna Longard and Charles Peter Barrington took place in the evening of November 30, 1991. Geri is the younger daughter of Marshall and Verena Longard of Timberley, Nova Scotia; Chuck is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Barrington of Sydney, Nova Scotia. The newlyweds are making their home in Dover, Nova Scotia. BUTTERFIELD - KIRKLJUS On June 16, 1991, Esther Kirkljus, daughter of Stevan and Vera Kirkljus, and Michael Butterfield, son of Calvin and Lillette Butterfield, were united in marriage at the Portuguese S.D.A. Church, Toronto, Ontario. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Evert Potgieter. Michael and Esther are making their home in Toronto. CAPOTE-JURADO Xenia Jurado and Luis Capote were united in marriage on Sunday, August 18, 1991 at the Kendalwood SDA Church in Whitby, Ontario. Xenia is the daughter of Elba and Hector Jurado of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her father performed the ceremony. Luis is the son of Isabel and Juan Capote of Windsor, Ontario. This happy couple have established their Christian home in Oshawa, Ontario. HARRISEN - JOHNSON Richard Eugene Harrisen and Cassandra Ann-Marie Johnson were united in marriage September 15, 1991 in Surrey, BC. Pastor Tony DaCosta officiated. HIEBERT - SMITH On Sunday, September 1, 1991, Keri Lynn Smith, daughter of Nelson and Shirley Smith was united in marriage to David Roy Hiebert, son of Jacob and the late Hanna Hiebert. The ceremony was performed in the Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia by Elder Daniel Knapp of Nevada. Keri and David are making their home in Langley, British Columbia. McGANN - PARCHMENT Lisa Parchment, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alwin Parchment, and Reuel McGann, sop of Mrs. Edna McGann and the rate Nallio McGann, exchanged wedding vows in the company of their delighted relatives and friends on Sunday, August 25, 1991, at Willowdale S.D.A. Church, Ontario. The ceremony was conducted by Pastor Orville Parchment, cousin of the bride. The newlyweds are establishing their Christian home in Willowdale. MERRILL - SANGAR On November 10, 1991 the beautiful estate of Cecil Green Manor on the campus of the University of British Columbia was the setting where Angela Anita Sangar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raj Sangar, of Vancouver and David Gordon Merrill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Merrill, of Creston, BC, exchanged their marriage vows. Pastor John W. Popowich officiated. David and Angela will be establishing their home in the Vancouver area.

THOMAS - WYMAN On November 10, 1991 Judy Darlene Wyman, daughter of Tom Wyman of Myrnam, Alberta and Joan Wyman of Lillooet, BC, was married to Frank Randall Thomas, son of Wilma Thomas of Langley, BC. The ceremony was conducted at the Fountainview Seventh-day Adventist Church by Pastor Randy Just. The newly married couple will make their home in Lillooet.

Obituaries ALBERS-Allen Aldor passed away December 1, 1991 as the result of a farm mishap. Born on April 16, 1932, he grew up on a farm in the Ponoka area and in 1952 married Eileen Hanson. They had five children. In 1975 he married Lorna Tory. They were baptized in that same year. Left to mourn are his wife Lorna; sons, Roger and Jeff; daughters Lorraine Perry and Lucille Neilson; Stepsons Kenneth and Carl Tory; stepdaughter Marjorie Wilson; fourteen grandchildren; his mother; two brothers; one sister and a host of other relatives and friends. Dennis Brown and Leo Ganson officiated at the funeral and interment took place at Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka. BEDWELL-Harry W. was born February 8, 1917, in Spokane, Washington and died December 11, 1991 at Loma Linda, California. After graduating from Walla Walla College, Elder Bedwell served in pastoral positions in Canada until he received a call to mission service in the Far Eastern Division where he served a total of 22 years. Before his retirement in 1980 he was an assistant manager of the ABC of the Northern California Conference. While in the Far Eastern Division he was an editor, secretary-treasurer of the North Philippine Union, president of the Southeast Asia Union Mission, and secretary of the Far Eastern Division. Funeral services were conducted in Loma Linda by R.H. Roderick and Henry Berg. Survivors include his wife, Marvel, and two children. BETTS-Dorothy Mae Betts, passed to her rest on September 16, 1991 at the age of 74. Left to mourn are her three children: Robert, Dawna and Karen; eight grandchildren; two foster children, Sue and Joseph; two greatgrandchildren. Memorial service was held at the Comox Valley S.D.A. Church. BOUCHER-Ruth Boucher was born in Trinidad on August 31, 1904, and passed peacefully to her rest on October 22, 1991. She was a loyal member of Immanuel S.D.A. Church, Willowdale, Ontario, when her health began to deteriorate a few years ago. Survivors include one sister, Adinah Boucher; one daughter, Lynette Wiles; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. The service was conducted by

Pastors Barry Hubley and Fitzroy Maitland. Ruth is resting at Westminister Cemetery, Willowdale. CAMPBELL-Lillian Reichenbach Campbell, was born November 26, 1922, and passed to her rest September 2, 1991, at Sidney, BC. Left to mourn are her husband Gordon; daughter Lucille Zachary; four grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers and a host of friends. Lillian left a legacy of faith that inspired us all and we look forward to meeting her again. DAVIE-Emilie Davie was born at Atherton, England, November 13, 1906 and passed away November 15, 1991 in Victoria, BC. In 1914 Emilie and her parents immigrated to Canada and established their home in Prince Rupert. On October 31, 1927 she married Elton Bellingham Davie. Left to mourn are her children Melvin and Shirley; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, and one sister. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Don Stoyanowski. EVANS-John Edward 'Eddie' Evans was born February 18, 1911 in Montreal, Quebec and passed away in Kelowna, British Columbia on February 16, 1991. On May 28, 1934 he married Dorothy Dow and to this union was born three sons; Keith, Derek, and Allen. Five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren also mourn his passing. Eddie's wife, Dorothy, passed away on December 31, 1978. On May 24, 1981 he married Margaret Campbell-Wallace. Funeral Services were conducted from the Rutland SDA Church by Pastors Dan Jackson and Kelly Schultz. GARDNER-Garnett was born on January 30, 1913 in Dilke, Saskatchewan and passed to his rest in Kelowna General Hospital on December 27, 1990. He married Grace tillian Cave who brought three little children to their home. Later to that union two children were born. They were baptized by Pastor Ed Teranski in 1969. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Grace; two sons, Garnett and John; two daughters, Del and Norma (Bevilacqua); five sisters and three brothers; twenty grandchildren, thirtyone great-grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were conducted from the Rutland Seventh-day Adventist Church by Pastors Ed Teranski, Dan Jackson and Kelly Schultz. GOLDTHORPE-Dorothy passed away on Oct. 31, 1991 at Bracebridge, Ont. at the age of 78 years. Dorothy was the beloved wife of John Goldthorpe of Gravenhurst, Ont. She leaves one son, John Goldthorpe; and one daughter, Joanne Kerrigan. Lovingly remembered also by five grandchildren. Dorothy is resting in the Mickle Memorial Cemetery in Gravenhurst, Ont. GROVET-Alvina Grovet was born November 30, 1915 in Bruderheim, Alberta, and passed away October 22, 1991 in Sidney, BC. Alvina was

baptized April 8, 1944 by Pastor R.A. Hubley. On April 25, 1949 she married Henry Grovet of Morinville, Alberta. She leaves to mourn, her brothers and sisters, Elizabeth, Mary, Jack, Elsie, Freda, and Edward. JOHNSON-Margaret Violet Johnson of Powell River, BC was born July 14, 1888 in Rosshire, Scotland and passed to her rest November 26, 1991 in her 104th year. Sister Johnson became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Victoria, BC in 1913. She leaves to mourn her two sons, Lawrence and John Mclvor, and two daughters, Tess Maksymiuk and Sigrid Timms; 17 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren. Sister Johnson died in the hope of the glorious resurrection and was laid to rest in the Powell River Cemetery on December 1, 1991. JOHNSON-Robert R. Johnson was born on January 25, 1903 in England and died in Oshawa, Ontario November 22, 1991. Mr. Johnson, a member of the College Park Church, was a resident of Pioneer Apartments. He is survived by his wife Janie; sons Robert Lee and David; step children Betty, Dulcie, Karin, Lynn and Larry. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two sisters. Memorial service was held at the McIntosh-Anderson Chapel on November 25, 1991 by Nikolaus Satelmajer and Ed Couser. KESTENBERG-Margaret Kestenberg was born in Toronto, Ontario, January 20, 1918. She died on October 24, 1991. She was a member of the Willowdale S.D.A. Church. She leaves to mourn her passing a sister Joyce, and two brothers James and Bruce. Pastor W. Fraser conducted the funeral service assisted by Pastor R.G. Christiansen. MATHEWS-Kyle Warren Mathews, born October 24, 1969 passed away June 17, 1991. He was the youngest son of Gary and Judith Mathews, brother of Brendon Mathews. He died in a pool accident while vacationing in CanCun, Mexico. He was appreciated in his West Richmond, BC Community where the media headlined him as a role model. Services were conducted by Jack Nash, pastor of the Vancouver Central Church, on June 24. McGANN-Knowler (Nallio) McGann slipped away peacefully on August 18, 1991, leaving memories of a dedicated Christian man. He was born on October 6, 1932 in Hopewell, Hanover, Jamaica. He left his homeland for England in 1955, later moving to Canada in 1970. Tragedy struck in September 1981 and left him with severe spinal injuries. The accident did not daunt his faith. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Edna; daughter Marjorie Robinson; two sons, Reuel and Rowan; four brothers; two sisters; two granddaughters; nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral service was held at Immanuel S.D.A. Church, Willowdale, Ontario, with Pastors Evert Potgieter, Gerhard Christiansen, Albert Lyle and Sandy Robinson, III, officiating. Nallio awaits the triumphant call in Westminster Cemetery, Willowdale. MESSENGER/JANUARY 1992 17

MINNINGS—Ellen Minnings passed away on October 17, 1991, in Surrey, at the age of 96. She was born in England. She was baptized into the SDA Church in Victoria in 1970. Left to mourn her passing are her sons Al and William; and daughter Audrea Williams. OKONSKY—Myron S. Okonsky was born in Poland September 23, 1914 and passed away in Victoria, BC October 22, 1991. He immigrated to Alberta and spent time in the armed forces. In 1974 Myron was baptized in Victoria by Pastor Charles Cooper. He leaves to mourn his wife, Lida, and a host of friends. PERRY—Sarah Perry was born in New Brunswick, on August 16, 1898 and died in Oshawa, Ontario on December 10, 1991. Surviving her are one brother, Fred Landry, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Nadeau, and Mrs. Evelyn Powell. Just prior to her death, Mrs. Perry was accepted on profession of faith into the College Park Seventh-day Adventist church. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Glenn Desilva, Dr. Nikolaus Satelmajer, and Elder George Clarke at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home on December 12, 1991. Mrs. Perry was buried at the Mount Lawn Cemetery in Whitby. TREFZ—Daniel Herbert Trefz passed away in Kelowna, British Columbia on Sunday, June 30, 1991 at the age of 82 years. He is survived by his loving wife Emma; one daughter, June Hedlund; two sons, Kenneth and Dale; eleven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one brother and three sisters. Funeral services were conducted from the Rutland SDA Church with Pastors Dan Jackson and Kelly Schultz officiating. Interment at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. WIEBE—Menno Wiebe was born December 3, 1922 in Morden, Manitoba, and passed away December 6, 1991 in Brandon, Manitoba. In 1944 he married Sara Klassen, and the couple farmed near Brandon until 1979. He is survived by his wife Sara, son Ken; daughter Caroline Evahnenko and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Brandon by Pastor Terry McComb. WOOD—Funeral and committal services for Alfred Graham Wood, 69, of Bonnie Doon, Ontario, were held November 18, 1991. Alfred was born at Imperoyal, Nova Scotia, April 8, 1922. The services were conducted by Pastor Gerhard Christiansen and Pastor Douglas Pollington. During the service, members of the Sarnia SDA Pathfinders formed an honour guard in remembrance of Mr. Wood's many years as Pathfinder leader. Alf will be greatly missed by his wife Doris, daughters Ann, Patricia, and Kathleen, by son Graham as well as grandchildren, relatives, church members and friends. The family and friends take comfort in knowing Alf fought a good fight and kept the faith.

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We thank you for your support and encourage you to give agair. Your donation will be a changing factor in a student's life. Based on the dollars given this year, $150,000 will be needed by August 31, 1992 for the coming year,

Enrolment increased by fifty-one students this year. This is largely due to your generous suport of the Student Aid FUnd. Already, students are applying for the next school year and have indicated a need for more Student Aid. Your continued support will enable more Canadian young people to experience a Christian education.

Construction on the new Science Center will begin in the spring. This will enable science students to work in new facilities with newer equipment. This project is expected to not only enhance the campus, but also the attitudes of the students who have worked in the old facilities.

Canadian Union College was recently awarded degree-granting status by the Government of Alberta. This enables students to receive an accredited threeyear baccalaureate degree from Canadian Union College.

New courses are being offered every semester. This past year a new major, English, and some new minors were added to the curriculum. The administration plans to continue adding courses each year provided the budget will allow the expansion. Bob Tetz, Vice President of Development, will issue a tax deductible receipt. Your donation may be sent to: College Relations Office, Canadian Union College, Box 430, College Heights, AB TOC OZO (403) I AM 782-3381, ext. 202.