Canadian Adventist Messenger for 1989 - Vol. 58 - No. 05

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Don't Leave
Camp Meeting
Without Him!
Al Reimche "It seems impossible for minute. What with the
her children to be so big. By fellowship, the inspiration.
Ministerial, Family Life
the way, what did you Even the children had
Alberta Conference
think of the children's behaved well. And now the
meetings this year?" trip home. To be
"I sure enjoyed peeking surrounded by friends and
in on all the new pictures family, what more could
and visual aids that were one ask for? By the way,
being used. I don't where was Jesus? He must
remember seeing those be still talking with his
when we were children." friends but that isn't like
The conversation went Him to stay away so long.
from one subject to another "Joseph, could you run
as the families travelled over to David's tent and see
back from that great event. if Jesus is over there?"
Friendships had been We know the rest of the
renewed, relatives visited story of how Joseph and
with, babies had been Mary discovered that Jesus
"(cid:9) asn't that the passed from one to another. was missing from the
best 'camp Jobs had been discussed, caravan. How two days
meeting' we have crops compared, weather later they finally found him
ever attended! I can't reports questioned. And still in the temple talking
remember when I have through all the talk had run with the rabbis. How he
enjoyed one as much as the thread of the common responded to their chiding
this. It just seemed that I bond of believers—the bond by saying "Didn't you
couldn't have taken in of values the same, of know I had to be in my
another thing". history shared. Father's house?" (Luke 2:49
And so the talk went. The The day wore on. Now NIV) And many times we
morning breezes played on the sun, which had burned see this story as only
the clothes of the travellers its way to its zenith, was another illustration which
as they returned home from slowly settling down on the shows that Jesus knew who
the yearly celebration. The western horizon. The His Father was.
sun shone down and evening breezes blew Could there be an
warmed their backs. It was refreshingly as the company application for us today? Is
the perfect day at the end of stopped their donkeys and it possible that we could be
a perfect week. So much prepared camp for the attending camp meeting this
excitement, so many friends night. What a week, what a year and gaining great
to share the joys of "camp day! These "camp blessings from being there,
meeting" with. meetings" took so much and then walking home
"Do you remember seeing time out of a busy schedule, without Him?
Debra?" but they were worth every Camp meeting has so
Cover
2 MESSENGER/MAY 1989 Photo—"Padded Perch—Red Winged Blackbird",
by Mary Lane Anderson, Victoria, British Columbia.
many wonderful things to to squeeze a hot meal from
offer, such as the blessing a camp stove between that
of fellowship. inspirational speaker who
Life is so busy that we went until 12:30 and the
seldom take the time for Junior afternoon event
fellowship. Even Sabbath which starts promptly at
after church becomes a rush 1:00. President of
to get home before the And yet with all these Seventh-day
casserole burns. Time to blessings Jesus' parents
Adventist Church
visit, to sit and talk, to walked home without Him.
share the little things, to Life was so full, the in Canada
listen to another's cares or blessings so bountiful, that
Retires
joys is an option, too he just wasn't missed. They
vit
seldom taken. Our own lost sight of the Blessing
personal lives seem to be which brings all blessings in James W. Wilson, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
the prophetic fulfilment of His train. in Canada since 1981 will retire on June 30, 1989.
the angel's comments to Ellen White, in writing James Wilson is a native son of Oshawa who received his secon-
Daniel about the many about Joseph's and Mary's dary education on the campus of Kingsway College on King Street
East in Oshawa. He went on to complete a B.A. in Religion at An-
running "to and fro". experience, stated that "By
drews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan in 1948, and an M.A.
Camp meeting provides that one day's neglect they lost
in Educational Administration at Walla Walla College in Washington
break—the time to visit, to the Saviour; but it cost
in 1957.
share with other brothers them three days of anxious
Mr. Wilson began his career in 1948 as Dean of Men at Kingsway
and sisters who also believe search to find Him." She College. Then from 1952-1968 he served as Education and Youth
as you do. goes on to say that "in our Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the three con-
There is also the blessing association with one ferences of Manitoba-Saskatchewan, Iowa, and Ontario-Quebec.
of inspiration. another, we should take In recognition of his leadership abilities, he was elected to the posi-
To sit and enjoy one of heed lest we forget Jesus, tion of President of the Maritime Conference in 1968, President of
the great preachers, and and pass along unmindful the Alberta Conference in 1974, Administrative Assistant in the
then to be privileged to do that He is not with General Conference (World Headquarters in Washington, D.C.) in
1980, and finally President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in
it again the next day—what us...Many attend religious
Canada in 1981.
a blessing of camp meeting. services, and are refreshed
During his leadership as the seventh president, the church in
And then there's the and comforted by the word
Canada has grown to 38,000 members and now operates 88 primary
singing, the choirs, the of God; but through neglect
schools, 7 secondary schools, 1 senior college, 8 nursing homes and
theme song, the organ and of meditation, watchfulness, 1 general hospital.
piano filling the auditorium. and prayer, they lose the Mr. Wilson and his wife Marelyn have two sons, Dennis and Glen.
Oh, how exciting it will be blessing, and find In retirement Mr. Wilson will establish a development education pro-
to join the angels in singing themselves more destitute gram for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in
such anthems of praise! than before they received Canada.
Added to these is the it." DA p.83
blessing of family. All these blessings are
How could you describe important and can add Focus on...
the feeling as the Junior in significantly to our spiritual
the family comes back to walk. Yet these become
the tent or camper sharing meaningless as we retrace What the REVOLVING FUND Does for You
the theme story and talking our steps back to where we
• Provides a means whereby your funds can earn interest and be
about how he would like to lost sight of Jesus. He is the
used in the Lord's work of building churches and schools.
go where the missionary greatest blessing gained
• Provides funds for church and school construction to the local
had come from and the from the experience of camp
congregation at a very reasonable rate of interest.
Primary comes waving the meeting. He is the Reason
• Provides peace of mind knowing that you are using your means
newest creation made for the fellowship, the
in projects ordained of God.
during the craft program, Person behind the
trying to tell you where in inspiration, the Bond that • Provides assurance that your funds are secure, as the conference
and mission resources support this fund.
the house this should be holds the family together.
For further information contact:
hung. Add to that the This year promises to be an
family memories of listening exciting year to attend camp Mrs. P. Hosking
to the rain which seems to meeting, but remember, SDA Church in Canada
be hitting a lot closer than it don't leave camp meeting 1148 King St. E.
does back home, and trying without Him. Oshawa, ON L1H 1H8
MESSENGER/MAY 1989 3
CANADIAN ADVENTIST
Vol. 58, No. 5, May 1989, Oshawa, ON
June Polishuk/Editor
June Ulett-Culmore/Associate Editor
Allan Colleran/Art Director
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
D. Devnich, Chairman, A. Colleran, J. Fox, D.
Lawson, F. Maitland, T. Morgan, J. Polishuk,
J. Ulett-Culmore
CONFERENCE EDITORS
/Alberta
/British Columbia
L. CarneylManitoba-Saskatchewan
1 Maritime
D. Crook/Newfoundland
J. Fox/ Ontario
G. YorkelQuebec
This Issue
2/Editorial:
Why Go to Church? Don't Leave Camp
Meeting Without Him!
(cid:9) by Al Reimche
4/President's Diary:
Why Go
IH"E F OUNDATION OF ADVENTISM is on the rock—Jesus to Church (cid:9) by J.W. Wilson
Christ. It is good to stand providing we are standing on the 5 / Letters to the Church
rock of His Word and His church—"All other ground is sink-
ing sand." 6/up front:
From Across Canada
As a church we exist, not to question our beliefs, but to declare
them to the whole word with certainty, conviction and power. 8/ADRA Canada
Those who are spiritually and doctrinally shallow may well be Projects:
Domestic Hunger &
blown away with a puff of wind. You see we cannot have our own
Poverty Program by Reger Smith
smorgasbord of beliefs and still maintain personal, intellectual
integrity. 10/Camp Meeting '89
When our beliefs turn from what the church teaches and believes,
we begin to turn away from the church. Bible truth remains con- 15/Health-Wise: The AIDS
stant. It does not change, neither does the Bible author. "I am the Advantage by Raymond 0. West
Lord, I change not."
On occasion individuals tell me they believe in the good, great PLUS
Lord of heaven, but find it hard to go to church with the saints!
President Retires(cid:9) 3
Let me confirm with you that it is God's plan for each of us to at-
Focus On(cid:9) 3
tend church. New Church President(cid:9) 9
We go to church to: KC Korner (cid:9) 15
Conference News(cid:9) 16-22
1. I Chronicles 16:29—worship and pray
ASI—A Financial Support to
2. Matthew 24:14—proclaim the Second Coming
Church in Canada(cid:9) 22
3. II Timothy 4:2—preach the Word National Women's Conference(cid:9) 22
4. Micah 4:2—teach the people Milestones, Births, Weddings,
5. Acts 2:42—fellowship together Obituaries, Ads(cid:9) 23-27
6. Colossians 4:16—read the word SDA Church in Canada
7. Jude 3—defend the faith Membership, Statements and
8. Acts 2:38—be baptized Churches Added(cid:9) 26
Parkview Adventist Academy(cid:9) 28
May the church you attend make the fulfillment of the Blessed
Hope a complete reality. Go to the rock, follow the Lord, and reap The Canadian Adventist MESSENGER is the official organ of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. Issued monthly, annual
rich spiritual blessings and Christian fellowship.
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4 MESSENGER/MAY 1989
In response to the question on tithe ex- tion of an equal amount will be made to
change, it is well to note that this term the requesting organization from non-
has been phased out as it was misleading. tithe funds.
A misunderstanding existed wherein it As noted the local Conferences &
was perceived that tithe money was ac- Unions can make the request for the
tually used for non-tithe purposes. The special appropriation. The local congrega-
new terminology being used in the finan- tion cannot as the tithe is held in trust
cial statements will reflect an appropria- and passed on to the local conference
tion out of additional tithe funds (above which is the first level of the church
the percentages set by policy) and an off- organization authorized by the church to
setting appropriation received of an equal use tithe funds for its designated purpose.
amount of non-tithe funds. In 1988, the transfer of tithe for non-
The following paragraph from the tithe funds in Canada amounted to
Dear Church Leaders: NAD Policy T10-05(4) describes the $405,053. Based on a tithe income of
philosophy and procedure: nearly 26 million dollars this represented
The General Conference Working 4. Additional Tithe to General approximately 1.57%.
Policy states that tithe funds are to Conference—As the work of the Church Gary B. DeBoer,
be held sacred for the work of the develops around the world, some con- Treasurer,
ministry and Bible teaching. A ques- ferences/missions with larger member- SDA Church in Canada
tion that arises periodically has to do ships and relatively more tithe funds have
with the propriety of "tithe ex- urgent needs which require non-tithe
change." Would you explain: funds, while at the same time situations (The editorial committee
(1) The general concept of tithe exist in other areas where additional tithe
exchange funds can be used to meet appropriate would welcome letters to
(2) The specific mechanics of its needs. This is particularly true where the church which, subject to
implementation needs arise which cannot properly be met
(3) What levels of the Church from tithe funds, such as expanding editorial discretion, will be
organization can request tithe ex- church or school facilities, certain educa-
published in the Letters To
change? Specifically, can a local con- tional needs, or land, buildings, or equip-
gregation? If not, why not? ment costs. Therefore, it is permissible for The Church column.)
(4) Is tithe exchange widely used unions and local conferences to pass on
by the Church in Canada? such additional tithe to the General Con-
ference beyond the regular tithe percen-
Sandra Thomas
tages within certain limits with the
Bowmanville, Ontario.
understanding that a special appropria-
is for Vision TV.
Simply look for "VII in
your TV Guide.
ItTs.
written
The toll message telecast
MESSENGER/MAY 1989 5
S.D.A. Student
Wins Silver Medal
Twelve-year-old Julie Hodder, a grade
six student at the St. John's S.D.A.
Elementary School won the silver medal
for diving in her age category at the New-
foundland Provincial Diving Competition
which was held on Sunday, March 19,
1989.
Julie was originally scheduled to com-
pete on Sabbath, the 18th, but her day
of rest was more important to her than
the competition, and so she withdrew.
However, Julie's diving coach arranged
for her to dive on Sunday, and the Lord
blessed her.
Photos below—The Christ is the Answer
Crusade can be described by one word— We are especially thankful for Julie's
victorious. In just four weeks pastors baptized Christian witness and proud of her
412 precious souls to the glory of God. achievement.
412 Baptisms for Metro Toronto
God blessed the Christ is the Answer real heroes of the Crusade. They came night. Those who used public transpor-
Crusade for Metro Toronto with 412 bap- and brought non-members with them tation often spent more than an hour in
tisms by its close on April 15, 1989. even though parking was $5 to $11 per transit each way. Many travelled for an
Evangelist R.C. Connor of New Orleans, hour, waited patiently in line to get a
Louisiana, conducted the reaping place, and then gave up their seats to
Crusade. The Crusade staff consisted of non-members when the hall became too
thirty-five pastors and bible workers and crowded. This was the true Spirit of
scores of volunteers. The success of the sacrifice.
meetings was the result of a concerted Successful Public Evangelism is always
group effort. a team effort. In-home Bible studies, in-
The Metro Toronto Convention Center vitations from members to friends,
in the heart of the downtown area was follow-up of media interest contacts all
the site for the meetings. Just beneath the had their part in the work of preparation.
CN Tower, the largest free standing Dynamic preaching plus team effort
structure in the world, the Church raised brings success.
high the banner of Jesus Christ. The churches in Inter-America and
Although the auditorium seated nearly Africa are reaping the harvest. The chur-
1,500, many people waited three hours ches in Toronto have tasted of the same
in line for the chance for a seat. joy and it is good.
Evangelist Connor held double and tri-
ple sessions to accommodate all who James Fox
wanted to hear the Word of God. Communications Director for the Ontario
The church people of Toronto were the Conference
6 MESSENGER/MAY 1989
Stop-Smoking Cassette
Available
Church members can assist friends to
quit smoking with the help of a new
cassette from the Voice of Prophecy.
The tape features Dr. Elvin F. Adams
and Leilani Proctor of the General Con-
ference Health and Temperance Depart-
ment.
The "Stop Smoking—Breathe Free"
cassette is available for a donation of
$5.00 by writing: Voice of Prophecy, Box
55, Los Angeles, CA 90053.
FM
The centre portion of this house was once owned by Adventist pioneer Hiram Edson.
Acquisition of Hiram Edson Farm— a Possibility
In the fall of 1846, Seventh-day Adven- study led to the emerging Church's sanc-
J-01/r-fi(cid:9) cp4
tist church co-founder Joseph Bates tuary doctrine. The Hiram Edson home
journeyed to Port Gibson, New York, to was also the site of the third Sabbath con-
meet with Hiram Edson and other former ference held in 1848. Summer Schedule:
Millerite Adventists who lived in the Adventist Historic Properties has
area. Bates brought with him the recently learned that a portion of the DATES PROGRAM AGES
Seventh-day Sabbath doctrine. O.R.L. Hiram Edson farm, including the old (cid:9)
July 2-July 9 Kid's Camp(cid:9) 8-16
Crosier, an associate of Edson's, had house, can be purchased. The current (cid:9)
July 9-July 16 Kid's Camp(cid:9) 8-16
earlier that same year published an arti- owner was just starting to demolish the (cid:9)
cle on the heavenly sanctuary in the Day house in order to construct a new one July 16-July 23(cid:9) Junior Camp(cid:9) 8-12
Star Extra of February 7, 1846. That when contact was made. He is July 23-July 30 Junior Camp(cid:9) 8-12
(cid:9)
historic meeting at the Edson farm was temporarily holding off further demoli- July 30-Aug. 6 Teen Camp(cid:9) 13-16
the first where the doctrines of the Sab- tion of it in case Adventist Historic Pro-
Aug. 6-Aug. 13 Teen Camp(cid:9) 13-16
bath, second coming of Christ and the perties is able to raise the funds to acquire
Aug. 13-Aug.20 Blind Camp(cid:9) Open
sanctuary were linked together at the the historic site for the denomination.
same time. Organized in 1981, Adventist Historic More details in June Messenger.
Edson tells us that about two years Properties is a group of lay members as
earlier on the morning of October 23, well as church employees and ad- C.W.A.A.'s 1st Annual
1844, as he left his home and crossed a ministrators who are interested in
large field (some say it was a cornfield) preserving a few of the most significant T.O.N. Day
to go visit others who had experienced sites from the denomination's beginning.
the Great Disappointment the previous [Adventist Historic Properties' address is: The junior high students of Chinook
day, he had his first insight into why 165 North Washington Avenue, Battle Winds Adventist Academy launched an
Christ had not returned. Further Bible Creek, Michigan, 49016.1 annual community service program
called T.O.N. Day (Touch Our
Neighbours). The purpose of this annual
event is to provide food for the Calgary
Food Bank in a unique and enjoyable
manner. During the school day after-
noon, the students collected bottles, cans
of food, and cash donations. Two days
later they paired off to carry out the se-
cond phase of the program. Using the
donations and bottle refunds totalling
$300.00, the students and staff went
shopping at the local Safeway store. Cor-
relating math with the activity, the
students were required to keep accurate
record of the cost of each item and the
weight of their purchases; their goal was
to collect a ton of food. Later on that after-
noon, 301 kg. of food stuffs were
delivered to the Calgary Food Bank—
approximately one-third of their goal.
They look forward to reaching and ex-
ceeding this figure during their next
T.O.N. Day.
Correspondent Blake Wile
MESSENGER/MAY 1989 7
Two Projects in Canada Selected
For N.A.D. ADRA Domestic
Hunger & Poverty Program
by Reger Smith, Jr.
A food distribution program at the word of this caring church and, as a
Halifax Adventist Community result, they are well known by
them want to listen to our doctrines,
Services Centre and a program for government agencies, hospitals, and
which(cid:9) produces(cid:9) effective
the Native population at the other churches as a place to refer
evangelism. This is the focus of the
Yellowknife Mission in Northwest persons in need.
North American Division strategic
Territories are two of the first ADRA "We want to present our church as
plan."
projects to serve the poor in North having a professional approach to
Since 1983, ADRA has honed its
America. Linda Gilbert, assistant social issues, reaching beyond band-
skills in development around the
director of the Halifax Adventist aid solutions to answer underlying
world, providing programs that help
Community Services Centre, causes of problems," says Linda.
people help themselves; programs
together with John Gilbert, pastor of "We have past clients who now
that also bring permanent solutions
the Halifax church, and Hal are regular donors to our food
to problems. ADRA has become the
Ohlmann, director of the program", adds John. He reports
largest shipper of clothing of any
Yellowknife Mission, recently that they are now planning to hire
relief organization in the world, says
attended a meeting in Washington, temporarily a former homeless
Ralph Watts, president of ADRA
DC, to receive grants for the projects. person whom they helped and who
International. At the same time, the
The growing problems of hunger is a skilled cook. "We can provide
focus is on long-term help, not just
and homelessness in North America him some experience to help him get
handouts. This approach is being
are the targets of the Domestic a good referral when he applies for
brought to the North American
Hunger and Poverty Program, a new a permanent position."
Division for the first time.
initiative from the North American The Halifax project wants to
Division Church Ministries employ a full-time worker and
Halifax Food Distribution Project
Department and the Adventist procure larger space. The expanded
Development and Relief Agency. When one thinks of inner city work facilities will provide for the
The goal is to build a number of it is not usually in connection with increased numbers of clients, for
model social action projects with the a place like Nova Scotia. The city of counselling space, health classes and
shared expertise of ADRA Halifax, however, has high for disaster preparedness.
International and NAD Church unemployment and a high cost of
Ministries, says Monte Sahlin. The living, due in part to the climate.
Yellowknife Native Centre
emphasis is on projects addressing Operating out of a converted one-
specific needs; projects which can car garage, the Halifax Adventist In the Northwest Territories the
attract funding support within that Community Services Centre has Native population presents some
community and which can achieve already demonstrated its value. In shocking statistics: those 20-45 die at
results in three to five years. 1987, it aided nearly 6,000 families, a rate four times the national
"There is no pulpit tall enough or feeding some 12,000 family members average. Death by violence is three
microphone loud enough for all the and distributed $120,000 worth of times the national rate. Young adult
world to hear," said Gary Patterson, food. As one of the most active social suicide is 6.5 times the national
assistant to the NAD President, service agencies in the city, they have average. Sixty percent of illness and
during the workshop. "And besides, received recognition from the deaths are alcohol related. Births out
if they hear, they may not listen. government and publicity in the of wedlock are five times national
Bringing people into our fellowship, media. The church's active rates. Children taken from parents
into a personal relationship, will help Ingathering program has spread the and placed in foster homes are five
8 MESSENGER/MAY 1989
times the national average. And the
numbers go on.
There are 15,000 Natives living
within 15 miles of the Yellowknife
Adventist church and Community
Services Centre, says Ohlmann.
With the tremendous needs, it is no
wonder that he told the Washington,
D.C. meeting that his first impulse
was to outline broad programs that
would apply "band-aid treatment"
to continuing problems. Following
the workshop, he realized the need
to pull back and determine some
specifically targeted approaches that
would help to provide long-term
remedies to root causes. With the
help of the Church Ministries office
Elder and Mrs. John Gilbert from the Halifax Adventist Community Services Centre (left), and
and NAD ADRA a new program is
Pastor Hal Ohlmann from the Yellowknife Mission (second from right), met with Charles
being shaped. Bradford, president of the North American Division, and Ralph Watts, president of ADRA
In the face of such needs, states International, during the NAD Domestic Hunger & Poverty workshop in Washington, DC.
Ohlmann, "We need to change our
traditional view of Christ's
New Models for Community Services on the model projects can be
commission and look after the needs
obtained by writing to Sahlin at NAD
of the have nots. The direction we "These projects give new life to
Church Ministries, 6840 Eastern
take today is long overdue in our Adventist Community Services in
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
world of tremendous poverty." North America, states J. Lynn
20012.
In addition to the two projects in Martell, NAD director of church
Canada, support will be given in five ministries. "They demonstrate what
areas of the U.S. including a shelter can be done beyond the traditional
for homeless men and a substance clothing programs." Reger Smith, Jr., is a free-lance journalist in Washington,
D.C., working on assignment for the North American
abuse project. A packet of detailed information Division.
Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada Elects New President
On May 7 Dr. D. Douglas Devnich was and pastor the College Heights Church. While
elected the eighth president of the Seventh- in Lacombe, Dr. Devnich taught in the
day Adventist Church in Canada and will take Department of Theology for one academic
up the new responsibility on July 1, 1989. year. Then for two more years he ministered
Dr. Devnich was born near Readlyn, in out of the Alberta Conference Office as
Saskatchewan, and there completed his Secretary of Ministries, covering the interests
education through Grade 10. He then attend- of the Ministerial Association, Marriage and
ed the high school on the campus of Cana- Family Life, and Health Ministries. In addi-
dian Union College near Lacombe, Alberta, lion to these broad areas of service, Douglas
followed by completion of the B.Th. pro- s been a student Literature Evangelist, and
gramme at the college. In 1964, he graduated liso did teaching in the elementary school in
from Andrews University at Berrien Springs, enticton, British Columbia, for the 1960-61
Michigan, with the M.A. degree in Religious school term.
Education and some years later, in 1978, he In April of 1981, Dr. Devnich was invited
earned a Doctorate in Education to complete take up the position of Director of Public
his academic career. Affairs and Religious Liberty for the SDA
In 1962 Devnich married Renetta Choban, Church in Canada. His capable leadership
from Truax, Saskatchewan, and in 1964 during an active period following the pro-
Crystal was born. In 1967 Paul completed the clamation of the Canadian Constitution 1982,
family of four. resulted in amendments to legislation in most
The Devnich family began their formal Church. In June of 1969, the family returned provinces and at the federal level which
ministry in the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Con- to Canada where until September 1973, Dev- preserve religious freedom for the citizens of
ference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church nich pastored the Calgary Central Church. Canada.
by serving in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Following a brief period of service in Kansas On November 1, 1987 Dr. Devnich was ap-
Regina districts. In 1968 and 1969 they lived City, Kansas, they moved to Andrews Univer- pointed General Secretary of the Seventh-day
in La Sierra, California, where Douglas serv- sity for a two-year period. In 1976 the Alber- Adventist Church in Canada and will vacate
ed as Youth Pastor of the La Sierra College ta Conference again asked Devnich to return the post July 1, 1989 to assume the presidency.
ME S SF.NCFR /M A Y 1 QRQ Q
BRITISH COLUMBIA CAMP MEETING
ALIVE
PARTICIPATE! - CAMP MEETING - 89
July 22-28
• Whether you're a young adult or a seasoned veteran,
there'll be something for you at camp meeting from
start to finish.
Dr. Richard Neil
Loma Linda University • You'll be enriched by Kay Kuzma's high-powered
Evening/Workshop
presentations and Richard Neil's spirited preaching.
This camp meeting promises a superb new look.
When it's all over, nothing else will have felt quite the
same as it did before.
• There will be departure from convention,
windows to current church trends,
Dr. Kay Kuzma faith-building messages.
Family/Social Relationships
Young Adults/Workshop • You may even be able to suspend your disbelief!
• And that means this summer's convocation at
beautiful Camp Hope has just become livelier, more
demanding and distinctive—a rare balance of time,
taste and tradition.
• You will receive practical assistance for the complex
Ted Wick
North American Division demands in your life,
Church Ministries
Young Adults/Youth participate in activity-packed workshops,
experience faith-building worships,
develop new ministry skills.
• We'll celebrate together with the new in music and
long-lasting favourites. Contemporary Christian
singer/songwriter Patricia White will share her
struggles and joys through her music. The New Dawn
Patricia White Singers from our own Canadian Union College spark
Song Writer/Singer
excitement everywhere they go with their smooth new
look. They'll make a difference in your life.
• For a free publication with all you will need to
discover British Columbia's distinctive camp meeting
at Hope, write:
New Dawn Singers
Canadian Union College Camp Meeting • Box 1000 • Abbotsford, BC V2S 4P5
IN CHRIST
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