Canadian Adventist Messenger for 1988 - Vol. 57 - No. 04

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Like Adam or Like Us?
The Mystery of the
Incarnation
Roy Adams
Editor
Part I
NN TYPICAL Eastern 5:2). He was "the mighty This is the central doctrine
style, Nicodemus began God, the everlasting of the Christian Faith.
his nocturnal interview Father" (Isa. 9:6). and the Without it, the whole canon
with Jesus in a mouthful of astonishing claim of the of Scripture becomes a
compliments: "Rabbi, we New Testament is that He meaningless document, a
know that thou art a teacher did indeed enter the womb non-sense.
come from God, for no man of a human mother, a part Yet many Christians
can do these miracles...." of His own creation, across the centuries have
Jesus gently brushed aside developed for nine months had difficulty accepting the
the flatteries, and went as a regular embryo, and idea of the incarnation.
directly to the point: then emerged a helpless, Some, like the Gnostics,
"Except a man be born screaming baby in a could not bring themselves
again, he cannot see the Bethlehem stable. to accept the real humanity
kingdom of God." (John Absolutely mind boggling! of Christ. Others, like the
3:1-3). Said Ellen G. White: Ebionites (an early group of
Attempting to avoid the "When we want a deep Chrisians of Jewish
spiritual thrust of Jesus' problem to study, let us fix orientation) could not accept
remark, Nicodemus posed a our minds on the most the real divinity of the
conundrum: "How can a marvelous thing that ever Saviour.
man be born when he is took place in earth or The initial debate and
old: can he enter the second heaven—the incarnation of controversy which ensued
time into his mother's the Son of God." (SDA from these conflicting views
womb, and be born?" (vs. Bible Commentary, Vol. 7, of Christ were intense and
4). Impossible! p. 904). bitter, and lasted three
That question is important The English word centuries—to the Council of
for the subject before us, for "incarnation" comes from Nicea in 325 A.D. Delegates
it brings into sharp focus, two latin words: in to that Council, representing
albeit indirectly and (meaning "in") and caro all of Christendom, finally
inadvertently, the miracle (meaning "flesh"). Thus came to an agreement on
and mystery of the "incarnation" means the question of the divinity
Incarnation. Nicodemus literally "in flesh" or, in and humanity of the
probably did not realize at reference to Christ, "the Saviour:
the time that he was seated becoming flesh." The "We believe in one God,
in the presence of One who dearest affirmation of this the Father almighty . . . and
was Himself a living doctrine is that found in in one Lord Jesus
specimen of an infinitely John 1:14: "And the Word Christ. . . only begotten, that
more complex phenomenon. became flesh, and dwelt is, from the substance of the
Jesus was the One whom among us, and we beheld Father, God from
Micah described when he His glory, glory as of the God. . .begotten not made,
wrote: "... whose goings only begotten of the Father, of one substance with the
forth have been from of old, full of grace and truth." Father, through Whom all
from everlasting." (Micah (NASB) things came into
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MESSENGER/APRIL 1988 3
Darryl was in the Hospital for Sick
Children in Toronto, Ontario. We
know that many families and chur-
ches had special prayers on his
behalf. The knowledge of your
prayers was a constant source of
strength for our family during that
trying time.
We know that you were all pray-
ing that the Lord's will be done. In
Darryl's case, the Lord's answer was
that he should sleep for a while un-
til Jesus comes. Darryl longed for the
New Earth where he would not have
More on that Christmas woman albeit misguided. She is the health problems that he ex-
Editorial seeking the Lord's will by looking for perienced here. We are so thankful
things to do or not to do, instead of for God's promises of an eternity
Why did you ever publish that searching for what she ought to be where there will be neither suffering
Christmas letter in the Feb. and become through Christ. nor sorrow. These promises sustain
Messenger? Didn't you know it In retaliation for all the years the us as we face the days ahead.
would make me so mad? Such letters canker worm devoured in my We thank each of you who have
as that caused me to cancel the childhood, I put a Christmas tree in continued to pray for us as well as
Review years back. I've never got every one of the ten rooms in my for the numerous cards, flowers and
around to subscribing even though house. The grandkids come home remembrances that we have
the new editors have done much and we have steady celebrations un- received.
better. til Jan. 2. The high point is loading
Ron and Polly Hosking
It's a puzzle why I wasn't into the back of Grampa's pick-up
translated 50 years ago as I was a and going 20 miles to town to see the
perfect SDA child in spirit and in Nativity pageant performed by the A Response to Wally Cyrus
truth. Certainly never celebrated any Lutheran Church. It is held outdoors
of those dreadful pagan institutions with real sheep and cows, and llamas I wish to question my Brother
like Christmas or Easter. Because we (instead of camels) and wise men Wallace C. Cyrus of the CAAA (in
attended a worldly public school riding on three beautifully matched reference to his letter, Messenger,
(taught by a beautiful Christian black horses, and the star, angels, March 1988.) I am thankful that he
Presbyterian) we felt obligated to music! recognizes the pressing need for
sing our best at the school concert. Down the street a few blocks, at equality and fairness within our
But never would we think of hum- the SDA church—tell Ida—the Rem- church, and reform in the organiza-
ming "Silent Night" at home—no nant gathers on Sabbath, Dec. 25, tional structure.
siree, not in December! and opens the divine service by sing- Do I however sense a lobby for
What a shock to attend CUC and ing "0 Worship The Lord" or "Ho- equal or prefential treatment for
hear the choir singing all those ly, Holy, Holy". Then they hear a Black Caribbean Seventh-day
beautiful carols at Christmas. And to goodly message on the Mark of the Adventists only (ie. S.D.A.'s of Car-
see a real, live Christmas tree in the Beast or Stewardship. ribbean descent or cultural root)?
girls' parlour. Could it be Babylon? In His mercy God saw fit that we So I would ask him, does he favour
I felt like it was heaven! (never trust should have a new pastor—young, a proportional representation for all
your feelings.) convert (not like 4th generation Adventists in Canada according to
Later on, I learned to use the brains Adventists like me), and who isn't all racial or cultural origin? And can he
God dealt out to me and think for that acquainted with Ida's traditions. rigidly define cultural and racial
myself. I came to understand why, Things are looking up. We don't distinctions? For instance is there just
although I was a perfect(?) and pious need all those texts Ida supplied as Black and White within our Cana-
child, my soul was dry and empty. much as we need love—the love that dian church? What about Filipinos
I was "caught up in the clouds"— came as a Babe in a manger and
Continued on page 23
but once over the windmill by the about whom we sing and rejoice—
barn, I'd come crashing down to the every pagan December 25. The Messenger welcomes reader's comments. Let-
ters to the Editor should not exceed 275 words, and
wicked earth, because of a
Sincerely should carry the writer's name, address, and
remembered evil thought I hadn't telephone number. All letters are subject to editing
Hazel Thomsen, Alberta
confessed and overcome. in the interest of space and literary requirements.
However, every effort will be made to leave the
It's so good to be old. All that
Appreciation Expressed author's message and meaning unchanged. Views
behind me. I don't know Ida expressed in the column do not necessarily repre-
Houde's age. (See "Feedback", We wish to express our thanks and sent those of the Messenger staff or of the Seventh-
day Adventist Church in Canada. Editor reserves the
Messenger, Feb. 88) I hope she's appreciation to all of our friends right to reject any letter, without explanation. Please
quite young . . . There's a chance for across Canada for your prayers and send letters directly to: The Editor, Canadian Adven-
her then. She must be a wonderful concern during the time our son tist Messenger, 1148 King Street East, Oshawa, On-
tario, L1H 11.18.
4(cid:9) MESSENGER APRIL 1988
CANADIAN ADVENTIST
From The President's Diary
Vol. 57, No. 4, April 1988, Oshawa, ON
Roy Adams/Editor
June Polishuk/Associate Editor
June Ulett-Culmore/Secretary
Allan Colleran/Art Director
CONFERENCE EDITORS
Beth Reimche/Alberta
M. Tetz/British Columbia
D.M. Maclvor/Man.-Sask.
P.A. Parks/Maritime
D. Crook/Newfoundland
J. Fox/Ontario
C. Sabot/Quebec
This Issue
2/Editorial:
Like Adam or Like Us?
Part I (cid:9) by Roy Adams
Keynoting Education 4/Feedback:
Readers' Comments
5/President's Diary:
Keynoting Education
(cid:9) by J.W. Wilson
ANADA HAS BEEN on the defensive, educationally, for too 8/Up front: From across Canada
many years. We shall work and pray in such a way as to leave
the days of retreat as only a lingering memory. 11/Three Angels: Family
The 1987 year-end Union Executive Committee has authorized an Baptism (cid:9) by Rodney Dale
Educational Task Force to study in depth the Canadian educational
12/Helping Those of
needs. The Task Force Steering committee will table its report at
the March 28 and 29 Union Committee meeting at Canadian Union the Third World:
College with recommendations for immediate action. ADRA Canada . . by John Howard
It is a God-given opportunity to act decisively and firmly to ad-
17/Healthlines:
vance the cause of Christian education in Canada. We simply can- Fat and Breast
not afford any further paralysis. The Educational Task Force is man- Cancer . . .by J.A. Scharffenberg
dated to develop for our Canadian youth a fulfilling legacy of
spiritual growth and quality education.
It is an enriching opportunity for us to open the educational doors
PLUS
so that each pupil may reach as far and as high as his or her talents
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will permit. The values of hard work, of the family, of religion, can Special Tributes 7
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stabilize the trauma presently attacking so many Adventist homes. Signs, Canada—Toll F(cid:9)ree 14
We must challenge any barrier that will demean any child's op- Broadcasters Seminar (cid:9) 14
Sandy Lake Academy 15
portunity for academic and spiritual success. We must commit to
quality education. As needed as funds may be, they do not take the Kingsway H(cid:9) eritage Alumni
Weekend 16
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We need innovative approaches which will develop a stronger cur- (cid:9)
Obituaries 24
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riculum, challenge teachers to defeat mediocrity, and develop Weddings, Notices, Ads 24-25
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students who will achieve academically and spiritually in fulfilling Conference/Legal Directory 26
the mission of the church. Excelling teachers and students deserve Institutions/Health and Retirement
inspiring recognition for work well done and for those who go Homes/Adventist Book Centres 26
beyond the call of duty.
Dependency is the ignition trouble which thwarts so many from
achieving their real potential. The younger generation will become The Canadian Adventist MESSENGER is the official organ of the
our guiding lights and future leaders. So the ladder of success will Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. Issued monthly, annual
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be anchored in family values and be facilitating resource personnel 7. SDA Life-An Integral Part of the
quality family life. from Washington and Minneapolis. Curriculum
If not now-when? Dr. Fred Stephen, Director of the 8. Innovative Ways to Deliver the
If not us-who? NAD K-12 Board will be our Classroom
The recommendations of the facilitator and Dr. Merton P. Strom- 9. Teacher Enhancement-
Educational Task Force of the Union men, Executive Director of the Commitment, Recruitment,
Executive Committee have Center for Youth and Family Training
developed from four sources: Ministries of Augsburg College, Min- 10. Teacher Recognition and
1. The North-American-Division- neapolis, and his associate, Shelly Accountability
authorized Seltzer Daley Report. Andres will be the resource people 11. Pre-school Education
2. The Canadian Adventist Educa- to guide us. 12. Challenging the Gifted
tional Assessment Form. We expect that the May Executive
3. The work of the Task Force Steer- Committee should be the beginning Finance
ing Committee. of the bench mark advance of educa-
1. Raising "New and Old" Money
4. Combined workshops of the NAD tion here in Canada for many years
2. Triple "E" Concept
K-12 and Board of Higher to come.
3. Endowment Pay-roll Deduction
Education. Now please note the agenda mat-
4. Review Funding Formulas
The concerns which have ters which have been identified by
5. Educating Children of New
developed from these four sources the four sources as named above:
Adventists
have emerged into four basic areas of
6. Labour Intensive Independent
concern: The Mission of Christian Education
Industries
1. The mission of Christian Education.
1. Refocus the Statement of Mission 7. Scholarships
2. The academics of education.
2. Nourishing the SDA Culture and 8. Deposit Accounts for Future
3. The financing of education.
Heritage Education
4. The relationship with the con-
3. Marketing Christian Education 9. Challenge of Metro Schools
stituency.
4. The School-"A Caring Centre for
Anticipating the acceptance by the
Estranged Youth" Constituency
Union Committee of the Task Force
5. Pluralism-Unity in Diversity
Report at the end of March, it is then 1. Demographic Data Base
6. Needs of Minorities and Single
proposed that two full days of the 2. Pastoral Expectations
Parents
Union Committee in May will be 3. Town Hall Listening Post
7. The Link Between the Classroom
directed toward the brainstorming of 4. The "Circuit Rider"
and Salvation
the agenda which is listed below. 5. What Standards and How to
The Union Committee will be sup- Academics Uphold
plemented by about twenty addi- 1. Adventist Education Available to 6. Transmission of Moral Value to
tional well qualified people from All Youth Lifestyle
across Canada to speak on the areas 2. Define Quality Education 7. Strengthening our Canadian
of education. 3. Canadian Curriculum Heritage
Out of the group discussions at the Development 8. Christian Education and the
time of the May Union Committee, 4. How do our students do on Adventist Home
actions will begin to flow with the CTBS? 9. Strengthening Administration-
final work of the Task Force to be 5. Governance-Board Composi- Conference and School
completed by the year-end meeting tion and Structure 10. Placement Registry
in November. 6. Projected Canadian Worker 11. Utilizing Volunteers
Joining Executive Committee will Needs
Membership crowded churches where the still provide adequate facilities
children never actually step in- for primitive villages. But the
side the church on Sabbath," cities need more representative
Explosion
Australian missionary May permanent structures.
Porter reports. "The children Membership explosion in the
meet for Sabbath School under emerging island nations is
THIS QUARTER world Sab- a tree. How alarmingly easy it is severely straining church
bath Schools will focus on for them to drift away!" This finances in South Pacific Divi-
South 1Pacific Division, par- quarter's thirteenth Sabbath sion. Church buildings are ab-
ticularly Papau New Guinea. In Special project involves solutely(cid:9) necessary(cid:9) for
that union alone 100,000 building childrens' Sabbath establishing a firmly rooted
children have no place to meet School rooms and churches membership, and help this Thir-
for their own Sabbath School. throughout Papau New Guinea. teenth Sabbath is crucial in the
"I have seen many badly over- Woven bamboo churches construction of churches.
6 MESSENGER/APRIL 1988
Kingsway College students and are in the National Archives in Ot-
staff mourn the death of Mr. tawa. One photo taken in the North-
Clarence Biesenthal who passed west Territories and forwarded to
away February 21, 1988. Mr. Biesen- Mr. Diefenbaker, because of a
thal retired from the Kingsway Col- perceived likeness between the
lege staff in the spring of 1987. mountain in the photo and the Prime
Voted as Honorary Alumnus of Minister, resulted in a personal let-
1987, Mr. Biesenthal began work at ter being returned to Mr. Biesenthal
Oshawa Missionary College in 1956. which he kept framed on his office
For 31 years he served the students wall.
who attended this school as teacher, Married to Kathleen Jeffery in
counsellor and friend. Known for his 1946, the Biesenthals have two
quiet words of wisdom, "Mr. B." as children. Fred, married to Ibi Igracki,
he was better known, held several has a son Daniel who is 10 months
positions on the staff through the old. And Clareleen, married to David
years. Ivany, has a son Jason who is cur-
He began his service working in rently enrolled in grade 9 at
the Maintenance Department where Kingsway College. Clareleen has
he used his skills as an electrician to been the Accountant at Kingsway
help with, among many other Mr. C. Biesenthal since 1985.
things, the installation of the As Elder Lawton Lowe stated dur-
1922 - 1988
underground electrical system. He ing the funeral service held on
was also responsible, along with Mr. February 14, 1988, Mr. Biesenthal
Earl Dunhill, for the construction of will be remembered in many ways.
the Vocational Arts Building. We will remember the buildings that
In 1962 he went back to school to stand as a result of his effort and
obtain a diploma from Ontario direction; the lights and heat that we
Teachers College. From 1963 to 1987 A man of many interests, Mr. take for granted; but most of all we
Mr. B taught Vocational Education, Biesenthal was involved in a variety will remember him for his sense of
Math, Science and Driver's Educa- of physical pursuits where he was humour, his words of wisdom, his
tion. But he taught his students more brought up in Port Arthur, Ontario integrity and honesty, his dedication
than just theoretical knowledge; he (now Thunder Bay). Rugby, to our young people; showing Jesus
taught values and principles that athletics, canoeing, and fishing were in the way that he lived.
would be incorporated into lives that just some of the things that drew his We at Kingsway greatly miss Mr.
were dedicated to service. And by attention during his younger days. Biesenthal, but we hold the hope of
his example, he modelled a life of An excellent photographer, some of being with him soon in the New
service. his photos of World War H aircraft, Earth.
Ruth Wilson Rick was born May
Quoted here is part of the poem
20, 1889 in Fulton, Missouri, to Mr. which was given as a tribute at the
& Mrs. Albert Workes. She fell funeral service:
asleep in Jesus on December 10, 1987 "Then back to Canada their
in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 98
homeland so dear
years.
They built churches and schools
She attended Alberta Industrial both far and near,
Academy (now Canadian Union Col-
And hundreds of faithful rejoice in
lege). On February 3, 1913 she was
that land
married to Peter A. Rick in Bombay,
Because of the wonderful work of
India. Peter Rick became the first of
their hands.
a long line of overseas missionaries
to go out from Canadian Union Col- As a hard working team, they retired
lege when he went to India as a self- at last
supporting literature evangelist in Mrs. Ruth Rick And enjoyed their loved ones—
1911. Ruth joined him the next year, time passed so fast.
1889-1987
in Bombay, to begin a life-long ser-
Side by side both Peter and Ruth
vice together in the gospel ministry.
Are awaiting God's call. What a
Ruth was predeceased by her hus-
wonderful truth!
band Peter. She leaves to mourn, children, and one great-great-grand-
one brother, Dines Workes of child. We pledge to greet them at our Dear
Clarkbrook, B.C., their son and Funeral services were conducted Saviour's feet,
daughter-in-law Irene and Robert by her son-in-law, Elder Robert And oh what rejoicing when we all
Mehling of Centralia, Missouri, 5 Mehling. Interment was in Oak Har- shall meet!"
grandchildren, 10 great grand- bor, Washington. by Irene Mehling
MESSENGER/APRIL 1988 7
Prayer Requested
Martin Nelson is 18 years old.
Martin Nelson is an accomplished
pianist and has conducted the
Toronto East Youth Choir for the
past three years. Martin Nelson has
cancer.
In November, 1986 Martin had his
left leg amputated just above the
knee. His foot was removed at the
L. to R.: Terry Shaw, Randy Breaux, and Hal ankle, then re-attached to his thigh,
Burton. All three are refinery workers with backwards, so that his heel became
Mobile Oil, Beaumont, Texas. his knee. This procedure is relative-
ly new in Canada and Martin is the
or take out a burial and life insurance
ninth male and also the youngest
policy immediately. He quit April 3, 1970. one to undergo this operation.
Hal Burton smoked till he was 13, then When the foot is re-attached to the
pitched the fatal weed.
leg in this manner, it makes
Randy Breaux drove across a maneuverability with an artificial
dangerously flooded bridge in pouring leg much easier. The operation was
rain one night 10 years ago. Safe on the
a success!
other side, he breathed a sigh of relief.
The victory was short-lived
He got to his house only to discover that however, as in the spring of 1987
he was out of cigarettes.The only store
cancer was discovered again, this
open was on the other side of that
time in Martin's lungs. Martin has
flooded bridge. But the compulsion to courageously decided that he would
smoke was so strong, that he headed out
not undergo further surgery or
into the pouring rain, and across that
chemotherapy. In February, 1988
flooded bridge.
Martin's health began to weaken
On the way back reality hit him: If the
considerably.
urge to smoke would lead him to risk his
Martin needs our prayers now; and
life in this way, it was nothing short of the members of Toronto East,
slavery. That night he kicked the habit.
Kingston Road, Berea, Scar-
Roy Adams borough, Ephesus, Harvey and
Perth churches ask you to join them
in continuous prayer for Martin, a
Member Honoured
brave young man who loves God
and serves Him well.
Brother Jake Lebedoff, member of the
Certified Professional Saskatoon Central Church, was Else Christian, Kingston Road
Secretary presented with the Canada Volunteer Seventh-day Adventist Church
Award Certificate at a Special Fellowship
Last January, Kim Perrin, an ad- lunch on Sabbath, October 17. have made an outstanding voluntary
ministrative secretary with the Seventh- Brother Lebedoff (right) was honoured contribution in improving the health and
day Adventist Church in Canada, for his participation in the Five Day Stop well-being of their fellow citizens.
received the Certified Professional Smoking Plan for the past 15 years in The gentleman on the (left is Lou
Secretary (CPS) rating. Saskatoon and surrounding districts. Williams who received the same award
The objective of the CPS program is to The award was presented by Justice three years ago. Both these men work
upgrade the secretarial profession by en- Minister Ray Hnatyshyn (centre). closely together on 5 day plans and other
couraging secretaries to raise their own The award recognizes Canadians who health related programs.
standard of professionalism.
Congratulations, Kim!
The Tobacco Story of
Three Blue Collars
in Dixie
Recently, I was having breakfast in a
Texas restaurant. Three blue collar
workers entered. "Shall we sit in smok-
ing or non-smoking?" one asked. In a
split second, they all agreed—non-
smoking. I was curious. I walked over to
their table. They told me their story:
Terry Shaw had been smoking three
packs a day. His doctor showed him an
x-ray of his lungs, with the warning: quit
8 MESSENGER/APRIL 1988
Economist and after much thought and
prayer both Bruce and Denise decided to
move back to Newfoundland. Before
they had left Newfoundland to work
with the R.C.M.P., Bruce was interested
in the S.D.A. Church in St. John's. (His
mother was baptized in 1977). In fact he
studied the Bible with Pastor D.C.
Uffindell. However, he lost contact with
the church when he moved away. Upon
arriving in Newfoundland in August '87
Bruce and Denise and their two
daughters, Allison and Sarah, began at-
tending the Conception Bay South
S.D.A. Church and soon they began
studying the Bible with Pastor Barry
Crawford Adventist Academy at
Bussey. A date was set for their baptism
KIWANIS Music Festival on December 5. However, that date was
not to be a baptism, but rather a baby
dedication for the Hillier's. In late
"A choir needs to be able to reach out Not to be overlooked in the Kiwanis
November Denise gave birth to a baby
and grab the audience by the heart. The Festival this year was the work of the
girl—Susan Lynn. And on December 5,
choir from Crawford really did that to me grade 4 class who entered the "Elemen-
Susan Lynn was dedicated to the Lord
today," said Peter Allen, the Kiwanis tary Choir-Unison Class and took first
by Pastor Bussey. Finally on February 6
Choral Adjudicator in his remarks to the place in that category. They were under
both Bruce and Denise were baptized at
choirs in the class "A" SATB competi- the direction of Mrs. Edite Obradovic,
the Conception Bay South Church by
tion. The senior Choir, under the direc- who also conducted the grade 5 recorder
Pastor Dave Crook. The baptismal service
tion of Mr. Leonard Hild, was then choir and placed third in that class.
was followed by a fellowship meal.
awarded first place with a mark of 87%. Several young students took part in
Members of the Conception Bay South
Crawford's choir competed with seven solo classes in piano and did very well.
Church are overjoyed to welcome this
other schools for the victory. The follow- One student in grade six, Darius Kim,
lovely family into their membership.
ing day, the choir went on to take second entered the Trumpet solo for ages 12 and
place in the "open class" competition to under and placed first in that event.
the surprise and delight of each member. Crawford Academy is proud of its stu- Successful Efforts
"After winning last year, to win again dent's achievements at the Kiwanis
in the "A" class competition is a sign of Music Festival this year. Mr. Hild and Rosalie Llewellyn and Roxanne
stability in the music program at Mrs. Obradovic are to be congratulated, Odaiyar have proven to be very suc-
Crawford" said Mr. Hild. "I am very with their students, for their hard work. cessful in their door-to-door Ingathering
proud of the efforts of the students and This demonstrates again that Adventist program. Their combined efforts brought
of the school spirit this generated." Education is worth the investment. $3,000 into the 1987 Westminster Church,
Grade 4 Elementary Choir Grade 5 Recorder Choir
A Former R.C.M.P. Officer and his Family Join
The Conception Bay
South S.D.A. Church
Bruce and Denise Fillier, both natives
of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland were sta-
tioned last year in Tatamagouche, Nova
Scotia where Bruce was an officer with
the R.C.M.P. Although Bruce enjoyed
working as a Police Officer he decided
that he would like a change in career. An
opening became available to work with
British Columbia ingathering campaign.
the Newfoundland Government as an
They praise God with joyful hearts for
Proud parents of Susan Lynn Fillier, her the part they could have in the Lord's
mother, Denise and her father, Bruce. work.
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"THANK YOU"
Fellow Canadian
Adventists
THE 1987 INGATHERING
CAMPAIGN is now history,
and because of you the Seventh-
The Word From Texas: Sitting with other attendees at center tab
Myrna Tetz, Director of Communication, B. day Adventist Church in Canada
Get the Message Out!
Conference (2nd from right), and James F was able to report one of the
Director of Communications, Ontario
Union Communication Directors and Conference, (next to her). most successful programs ever
Union Paper editors met in council in conducted.
Harlingen, Texas, February 9-16. North America. After the conversion of the
Delegates spent by far the largest seg- Attending the meeting also were co
funds into U.S. dollars five Con-
ment of time discussing ways and means munication leaders from the No
to more effectively utilize an increasingly American Division and sever ferences, Alberta, British Col-
sophisticated media to market the conferences. umbia, Manitoba-Saskatche-
Adventist church and its message in Roy A
wan, Quebec and the Maritimes
show a gain over the previous
year. Newfoundland is in a class
Annual Secretaries' Council
by itself with a per capita
achievement of 35.94 U.S.,
Meets in Orlando
leading the entire North
American Division. Ontario's
per capita figures are 16.67
The annual council of Union, North American Division (NAD) and
U.S.—a grand accomplishment.
General Conference (GC) Secretaries met in Orlando, Florida, March 1-3.
Altogether we raised $14.72
There were about 40 in attendance.
U.S.—the largest number of
The purpose of these annual meetings is to discuss plans and policies
affecting all our churches and workers in North America. U.S. dollars ever raised in
Morning devotionals by G. Ralph Thompson, secretary of the General Canada in one Ingathering Cam-
Conference centered around the healing of the cripple in Acts 3, and em- paign. Many wonderful con-
phasized the need for power and sharing in our life and ministry.
tacts have been made and
thousands of pieces of literature
George Ramsey speaking to the group about Electronic mail. Front row, L. to R.,
distributed. It happens every
Herb Larsen, Secretary of Lake Union Conference, Doug Devnich and Roy Adams,
Secretary and Associate Secretary, respectively, of the SDA Church in Canada. year. Some soul is going to
discover the Adventist message
because you went Ingathering.
Thank you sincerely and God
bless you always.
Rick Bacchus, Director
Church Ministries Department
SDA Church in Canada
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