October 1992 CANADIAN ADVENTIST

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CANADIAN ADVENTIST
October 1992
A Giant Christian Step Forward Into Science
D. Douglas Devnich
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HERE ARE SOME factor, without which it is Church fulfil its Mission for successive generations.
ngs in life which, impossible for the Church Jesus Christ. And that alone There is no further need of
er time, become even to survive, let alone is our reason for existence my trying to convince the
absolutely essential to us. flourish. That essential is as a Church. members of the Church in
For example; in earlier days Education. and, given the Peter Drucker, a well Canada that our business is
it may have been possible to convictions that many known authority on to take the Gospel
live and work by reliance faithful Seventh-day organizational management everywhere and that it is
upon one's own two feet Adventists hold, Education once said, "One of the most done most effectively when
for transportation. But, must be foundationally important things an the youth of the Church are
today it is virtually Christian. Without a proper organization can do is well-educated in the context
impossible to survive education today, our determine exactly what of Christian philosophy and
without access to some younger generations of the business it is in." The mission.
means of mechanical Church would not be question of what Without neglecting the
transportation. equipped for realizing a "business" we are in as a indispensable place of
In modern days we find meaningful life for Church has been decided by elementary Christian
that there is an essential themselves; nor, could the our wise forebears in
2(cid:9) MESSENGER/OCTOBER 1992
education for our children, I what we have. The Messenger is especially make the dream and the
am asking you as a member Seventh-day Adventist dedicated to communicating "necessity" a fulfilled
of the Church in 1992 to Church in Canada does with you about the Science reality.
consider seriously the full have a superior accredited Building project at C.U.C. Historically, when the
importance of our senior college and excellent Please invite the Lord to Church has faced massive
upholding and our building students, yet we may be guide you as you acquaint challenges involving fund-
up of our one and only blameworthy for not taking yourself with the Project. raising, spiritual advisors
institution of higher advantage of these realities Let God direct you toward a have said, "You must have
learning—our Canadian and insuring that the future tangible response. The fund faith and go forward."
Union College. will be secure for our prized raising objectives are Frequently, "going forward
Speaking plainly now, younger generations. reasonable and this is now in faith" meant borrowing
Canadian Union College is If I am too blunt, forgive our time to unite together money and having "faith"
one of the Adventist me, but the Science as a Church from that the members of the
denomination's finest Department facilities at Vancouver Island to Church will pay the debt.
Colleges anywhere. The Canadian Union College are Newfoundland in And, in many instances (but
administration, the faculty currently only one degree supporting Canadian Union not all) church members
and the general staff are short of being deplorable. I College. reluctantly, nevertheless
Christian people and they am amazed at how our I want to pay special faithfully, have responded.
are sincerely devoted to the science faculty maintain the tribute to the Chan Shun My definition of going
students they serve. The academic excellence that is family which, several years forward in faith is different.
school is being managed still the experience of our ago, saw the need and If faith can lead to paying
financially with utmost care, students. But, we cannot go captured the vision of what up a basic debt, plus the
efficiency and effectiveness. one day further into the a new Science Centre will multi-thousands of dollars
It is not indebted to any future without immediate do for the Church in of interest to lending
outside financial institution, action on building a new Canada. institutions, why cannot
and we want to keep it that Science Building. This is not The challenge-grant of one faith lead to raising the
way. merely a good idea—we are million dollars from the money in advance without
At the same time, this talking about an absolute Chan Shun Foundation having to pay interest on
great College of ours is in necessity! served as the catalyst for borrowed money? To me, it
desperate need of certain As a Church we cannot establishing the Building makes much more economic
physical facilities which, if afford by any kind of Project which we are now sense and besides, I believe
we as a Constituency do not neglect or timidity, to allow launching in an official way it to be a more responsible
provide, will lead to our precious Canadian throughout Canada. kind of faith. This is my
academic inferiority rather students to pursue their Additional donations have "perspective."
than to a continuing education in another now raised the amount So, with this issue of the
superiority which is still country by reason of our available for the Project to Messenger, I have faith that
being maintained against failure to provide adequate two million dollars. How you will respond to this
many odds. academic facilities in grateful we all can be for important challenge and
On several occasions, Dr. Canada. You and I know the generosity of the donors make your commitment
Judson Klooster, Dean of that it is a fact that many who have made possible the known. Please don't wait
the School of Dentistry at students who develop their second million. Especially until later to do your best.
Loma Linda University, has education and careers do we appreciate the large Decide now, and let us as
told me that the Canadian outside of Canada, end up donation by Dr. Clarence the Church in Canada do
students entering Loma staying outside of Canada Lindgren. the unusual; raise the
Linda University for their lifework. This We are also mindful of remaining one million
consistently stand out from creates a terrible loss for the the several smaller dollars and then start
others in their academic Church in Canada. Not only donations by some other building the New Science
development and in their does this shortchange self-sacrificing supporters of Centre for Canadian Union
exemplary character. Other Canadian society of the C.U.C. When the campaign College in the early Spring
church leaders in the North Christian witness of the for funds is completed, we of 1993.
American Division and in Church's finest members, will acknowledge all who May God guide your
the World Church have but the Canadian Church have a part in it. decision and bless you
expressed the same suffers economic loss as Now is the time for all of abundantly as you join with
compliments. former Canadians financially us as members of the all of us in supplying the
The trouble we sometimes support the systems Church in Canada to need and strengthening the
have as Canadians is that surrounding them where finalize the Project by ability of the Church in
we are too reserved at being they live. raising the third million Canada to fulfil its Mission
proud of, and thankful for, This month's issue of the dollar segment which will for God in Canada.
MESSENGER/OCTOBER 1992 3
THE CHAN SHUN SCIENCE CENTRE
"We can do it!"
An Interview
Challenge 94
with Bob Tetz
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Canadian already beautiful campus...
Union ...a centre for on-campus
College professionals to teach, lead, discuss
offers you a new, sensible choice and plan in while they motivate Why do we
to make as you consider the future young minds... need a
of Canada's youth. a building with more space, new science
This choice follows the $1 adding up to better classrooms, centre?
million investment by the Chan modern laboratories, adequate
Canadian Union College,
Shun Foundation (along with a $1 offices and storage areas and, most
in one form or another,
million in pledges) to build a new importantly, a positive learning
has been a great asset to
science centre. They believe this atmosphere...
Canada, and the world field
new science centre is a sound Simply, we want to continue to
since 1907. As Canadians, it is
investment. be a college with the capability to
our college. We are proud of
We agree. educate young minds for the
our students who have received
Imagine the scope and changes and challenges of
an education in our classrooms.
excitement of this kind of project. tomorrow.
But some of these classrooms
A centrally located Science Your gift, when combined with
are outdated and worn, and
Centre, constructed in a those of others, will make that
inadequate. To maintain the
contemporary design to blend with dream a reality.
cutting edge of technology, a
the stately structures of our
new science building is an
imperative. Enrolment is
increasing which puts a strain
How Students and Alumni Feel on space available.
There are companies and
corporations willing to back our
program with equipment if we
commit to make our science
program a priority.
How will a new science centre
help?
1. It will provide larger
classroom space.
2. The learning atmosphere
will be enhanced.
3. The upgrading of
"CUC provided me with "CUC has always ex- "CUC was a natural
equipment and research
the pre-med courses and celled at science choice for me in taking
facilities will help prepare
undergraduate degree teaching. I received a pre-dentistry. With the
students for graduate studies.
necessary to qualify for solid foundation there. I record CUC students
4. A new facility will attract
medical school. I'm ex- will always be indebted have at Loma Linda
our Canadian students
cited to hear about the to the quality education University, I truly feel
encouraging them to stay in
increased opportunities that CUC offers its like we have the edge.
Canada where their talents and
that a new science cen- students. I am excited to An updated Science
contribution to the mission of
tre can offer for quality hear of the college's Centre would only make
the church, benefit everyone.
learning and the best present plans to update our school more
preparation for study in its Science Centre and I attractive for science Why not encourage students
professional programs." wholeheartedly endorse studies."
to attend college in the US
them."
where new science buildings
Beulah Rayavarapu Dr. Howard Gimbel Daryl Fedak are already in existence?
Second Year Founder Second Year, Pre- Approximately 65°/0 of the
Medical Student Eye Clinic of Canada Dentistry
students who attend college in
University of Alberta Canadian Union College Canadian Union College
the States graduate, marry, and
Graduate ('52)
stay in the States.
CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE Canadian youth should be
4 MESSENGER/OCTOBER 1992
encouraged to experience the We cannot build until 1000/0 of 10,000 wage earners across
loyalty to Canada and to the the funds are in place. Canada. This is only 1/4 of the
church in Canada. Besides that, membership of Canada. It is a
Canadians educated at What is the project cost? reachable goal. Almost any wage
Canadian Union College do not Approximately $3,000,000. earner can spare $100 as a one
have to be ashamed of their time gift for such a project.
education or training. Some of the How much money is still
most renowned have been needed? How long will the campaign
educated at Canadian Union With the generous gift of last?
College. $1,000,000 from the Chan Shun Challenge 94 will begin in
Foundation of Canada, plus October 1992 and end in
What departments will be another million from March 1993.
situated in the new building? donors, two thirds of the Construction, if the
Chemistry, biology, physics, and goal has been reached. campaign is successful,
mathematics will have permanent $1,000,000 is still needed. will begin in April 1993
space. with completion date
How do you envision scheduled for September
Where will the new science raising the remaining 1994.
centre by located? $1,000,000? Architectural plans are
Looking at the campus master Very few in Canada almost complete. The
plan, one can locate the future site have been asked to drawings will be
by the old red roof barns. These going to tender in February and
contribute to the new science
have identified the college as an centre. When I asked March of 1993.
agricultural college for more than
Dr. Tom Chan for more money a
Are you sure we can do it?
half a century. If the wind doesn't
few months ago, he made it clear
blow the barn down first, it will be God is our witness. Moses and
that no more money would be
taken down when the now housed the people crossed the Red Sea
forthcoming until a general appeal
plant services has been relocated. and River Jordan, Jesus healed the
for $100 or more per earning
sick and raised the dead—His
Canadian was made. I believe
When will the project begin? power is just as real today. If God
that's fair. So the development
is for us who can be against us?
Ground-breaking will occur committee has designed a plan to
when all the funds are committed. make it easy for everyone.
We can do it! Praise God!
Construction is scheduled to begin
(presupposing the $3,000,000 to What is the plan?
be in hand) in April 1993.
Simply put—it is $100 from
A NEW SCIENCE CENTRE FOR $100
$100 will buy . .
INVEST
IN
q 4 bags of groceries
CANADA'S
q 3 tanks of gas (big car)
YOUTH
q 2 nights with friends in a restaurant
or • • •
q
a new science centre at CUC
Look for Please send your cheque for $100 or more
Your
science centre
charitable
brochure
donation
and donation
Canadian Union College, Box 430, College Heights, Alberta TOC OZO is tax
envelope in
deductible
church or mail
CANADIAN UNION COLLEGE
MESSENGER/OCTOBER 1992 5
Adventist Worker Reinstated To
Former Job As A Result Of
Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
by Karnik Doukmetzian
Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
L
ARRY STEVE RENAUD September 24, 1992, in a
Adventist from unanimous much
Kelowna, B.C. will anticipated decision, the
be returning to his job this Supreme Court of Canada
month after being fired reinstated Mr. Renaud while
seven years ago. He lost his admonishing the employer
job when his employer and and the union. The ruling
the labour union in his not only reinstates Renaud
workplace were unable to but also compensates him
agree on how best to for lost income and
accommodate his religious reimbursement of some of
beliefs when he requested the legal costs incurred by
that he be accommodated to Larry Renaud, centre, with lawyers Karen Scott-Hulton and Karnik him in his struggle.
observe his Sabbath as his Doukmetzian are all smiles after the court's decision to reinstate Mr. The issue that the Court
Renaud.
conscience dictated. On had to decide in this case
6 MESSENGER/OCTOBER 1992
was the scope and content in the Renaud case was
CANADIAN ADVENTIST
of the duty of an employer written by Mr. Justice
to accommodate the Sopinka, the same person
religious beliefs of who represented Mrs.
employees and whether and O'Malley before the
Volume 61, No. 10, October 1992, Oshawa, ON
to what extent that duty Supreme Court seven years
was shared by a trade earlier. June Polishuk/Editor
union. The duty of a labour June Ulett-CulmorelAssociate Editor
Allan ColleranlArt Director
The duty as it relates to union had received little
Robin Carbyl Associate Art Director
employers had been consideration from the
previously recognized in Court in the past and this EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
two earlier decisions of the case obliged them to Gerry Karst, Marilyn Pazitka, June Polishuk, June
Ulett-Culmore, James Fox
Court. The first such case consider the role of a union
was that of O'Malley v. where it refuses to relax the
CONFERENCE EDITORS
Simpson Sears, Mrs. provisions of a collective Donald King/Alberta(cid:9) David Crook/Newfoundland
O'Malley, a Seventh-day agreement and thus stop Ken Wiebe/British Columbia(cid:9) Jim Jeffery/Ontario
Adventist who lost her job any attempt by the Mark Johnson/Manitoba-Saskatchewan Georges Hermans/Quebec
at Sears. The second was employer to accommodate. Robert Schafer/Maritime
that of Central Alberta Dairy In Mr. Renaud's case, the
Pool, in which a member of union and the employer This Issue
the World Wide Church of were pointing fingers at
God lost his job. In both of each other with neither of
these cases the Seventh-day them willing to step out and
Adventist Church was accommodate Mr. Renaud's
integrally involved to put religious beliefs. The Court President's Perspective
forward positions that the in its wisdom stated that D. Douglas Devnich (cid:9) 2
rights of individuals must "discrimination in the
Challenge 94
be protected. Coincidentally, workplace is everybody's
Canadian Union College (cid:9) 4
the judgment of the Court Continued on next page
Adventist Worker Reinstated
It Is Written/Destiny Coverage Karnik Doukmetzian (cid:9) 6
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business". Both the people who would fully satisfied that Renaud up to the employer to come
employer and the union otherwise encounter serious did everything that was and forward with a reasonable
were equally responsible in barriers to entry. More than could be expected of him solution short of one
finding an accommodation mere negligible effort is with respect to the proposal causing substantial
for Mr. Renaud. The union required to satisfy the duty put forward by his disruption in the workplace
cannot behave as if it were to accommodate, more employer. He did not turn or financial cost. If a labour
an innocent bystander than a minor inconvenience down any proposal that was union is involved they must
asserting that the must be shown before the put to him. The Court assist the employer by
employee's plight is strictly obligation is satisfied. found that he did making the necessary
a matter for the employer to "Minor Interference or everything in his power to allowances in their collective
solve. It cannot because of Inconvenience is the Price to be assist in arriving at an agreement to allow the
its collective agreement Paid for Religious Freedom in a accommodation. He fully accommodation to take
contract out of the Multicultural Society." discharged any obligation place. While the Renaud
requirements of Human The employee in the resting on him. It was the decision will not guarantee
Rights Legislation. While workplace is not absolved of union which refused to that others will not lose
the employer is in charge of responsibility in the search consent and the employer their jobs, it does
the workplace and may be for accommodation. The refused to act by itself that strengthen any argument to
in a better position to search for accommodation is resulted in his termination. be made to the employer
formulate accommodations a multi-party inquiry the The Court has indicated that and union of the need and
and initiate the process, the Court said. There is a duty there is an obligation for the requirement for the
union must assist in on the individual to assist individual's religious beliefs
formulating the least the employer and union in to be accommodated.
"Worker
disruptive accommodation securing an appropriate Should you find yourself in
possible. accommodation. Thus in this type of situation, first
In Mr. Renaud's case the determining whether the wins right counsel with your Pastor
union refused to approve a duty to accommodate has and then with the
Sunday to Thursday shift been fulfilled, the conduct to Conference Public Affairs
which would have of the individual will be and Religious Liberty
accommodated Renaud and looked at. The individual observe Director in order that the
thus refused to take any must first bring to the appropriate requests for
action to assist the employer attention of the employer accommodation can be
Sabbath."
to find a way to his desire to be made to the employer.
accommodate him. As a accommodated but is not This unanimous decision
result of their actions, they required to originate a of the Supreme Court has
—Globe & Mail
were found to be equally solution. While he can make resulted in a substantial
liable with the employer. suggestions, it is the amount of press coverage
The Court concluded that in employer that is in the best due to its far reaching
the workplace both the position to determine how implications for the
employer and the union had the employee can be employee to make the unionized workplace.
an impact on setting the accommodated without employer aware of the need "Worker wins right to
workplace conditions and undue interference in the for accommodation but then observe Sabbath" read the
thus both are responsible operation of the employer's it is left up to the employer headline in the Globe &
for remedying any business. Once the and the union, if one Mail. Never before in the
discrimination caused by employer has initiated a exists, to find the solution. history of the Seventh-day
those conditions. proposal that would fulfil On presentation of a Adventist Church in Canada
In its judgment, the Court the duty to accommodate, solution, the employee is has one issue garnered so
reviewed what costs the the employee has a duty to obligated to accept any much press interest and
employer and the union assist in the implementation reasonable proposal put to coverage. Newspapers,
must bear in order to of the proposal. It may not him which would radio and television stations
accomplish their duty to be possible to obtain a accommodate his needs or covered the story about
accommodate. It reviewed perfect solution nor should risk losing his job. Renaud's perseverance and
its previous decisions, the employee expect the What this case means for his desire to stand firm for
stating that it has perfect solution. other workers who find his beliefs and convictions.
approached the issue of Karen Scott-Hutton, an themselves in Mr. Renaud's During his press interviews
accommodation in a more Adventist lawyer from position is that they first when asked why he
conscious manner, Langley B.C. who must notify their employer pursued this matter for
attempting to provide equal represented Mr. Renaud of their need for seven long years, Mr.
access to the workplace to stated that the Court was accommodation. It is then Renaud expressed not only
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,
his wish to be reinstated but through the various court (cid:9) CRh ecrios rtdi a n
i
also his desire to witness. levels has been funded by
An injustice had been the Seventh-day Adventist VVVV Services, Inc.
committed and Renaud had Church because of its strong
the faith that it would be commitment to the rights of
rectified. On September 24, individuals and the
1992, his desire was principles involved
realized. On numerous regardless of religious
occasions he has stated that background. Each individual
the support received from member of the church has
his church family was able supported Mr. Renaud's
to sustain him during this struggle by helping to fund
difficult time. It is the tremendous cost of
worthwhile to note that litigation through their
because one individual who, Religious Liberty offerings.
despite counsel to the It is cases such as this one
contrary, stood for his rights that could have a far- The 1st annual National Camp for the Blind in Newfoundland!
in the face of reaching national impact SUMMER CAMP REPORT
insurmountable odds, that the Church funds from
Adventists and other a portion of the offerings Christian Record Services/National Camps for the Blind had
workers across this country collected each year for the the privilege of conducting the first annual Blind Camp in New-
are now able to depend on promotion of Religious foundland. It was held at Woody Acres Camp, under the able
greater freedoms. Liberty. direction of District Representative Carter Stanley. The camp
was limited to 10 campers as a trial for future camps. Comments
Mr. Renaud's struggle
from the campers and staff were positive: "I hope there is a
camp every year." "Can I come back next year?" CRS thanks
Publishing Program Reorganized
the Newfoundland Mission for their support and the staff
members who volunteered their time. We also want to thank
Home Health Education Service began operations August 1, 1992 with one donor who provided the funds for over half of the camp
financial investment from Pacific Press. This reorganized entity is a divi-
costs.
sion of Pacific Publishing Association. Under the new arrangement, the
business functions will be assumed by the new entity, while the SDA
Church in Canada Publishing Department, under the direction of George
Dronen, will continue to handle the personnel recruitment and sales
training of the Literature Evangelists.
Don Upson, the director of HHES, along with a carefully selected small
staff should make the new operation more efficient by streamlining com-
puter processing, and combining some operations with the Adventist
Book Centre in Oshawa. HHES is located on the second floor of the
ABC building.
HHES anticipates sales of over 1.5 million dollars in 1992. The invest-
ment of Pacific Press will finance the customer credit accounts, book
inventory and necessary equipment. Through the combined efforts of
the SDA Church in Canada and Pacific Press, our dedicated literature
Horseshoes, darts and other sports Craft time was fun for everyone!
evangelists can carry. on their divinely appointed task of distributing
were enjoyed.
literature to the people of Canada.
Church leaders met recently to reorganize the Home Health Education
Service. Left to right are: R. Lauterbach, R. Kyte, G. Dronen, D. Dev-
nich, D. Upson, R. Lemon and 0. Parchment. Boatrides and canoeing were added treats for the campers.
MESSENGER/OCTOBER 1992 9
D
witnessed the riverside
URING THE last baptism of 518 people in the
week of July, city of Kharkov. This was
accompanied by the first baptism in an
my wife Verna, I had the evangelistic effort being held
privilege of visiting the by evangelist James Gilley
beautiful and historic from Keene, Texas. Over
country of the Ukraine. We 1,000 additional persons had
found a country struggling also requested baptism.
to deal with the results of In two other major
seventy years of Communist centres—namely Donesk
domination. Looking past and Zapparoshia, pastors
the broken economy and showed us prime property
scarcity of commodities we in excellent locations of the
were welcomed by a warm city on which they could
and hospitable people build churches. The
whose hearts are generous properties are large and
and loving. We were being offered to the church
greeted by leaders, by at no cost, except to cover
grandparents, and by young transfer, survey, and legal
people, all anxious to hear fees. The problem? There is
about life in our part of no money to pay for the
world, and eager to spread fees, which would only cost
the gospel in their country. around $1,000 each.
Anya, our translator was a The main needs in the
22-year old, language Ukraine continue to be:
student from Kiev. Anya's 1. Money for Bibles and
mother is a physician, and Sabbath School supplies.
her father is the chief Bibles are being printed in
government inspector of Russia. It's best to donate
mines for the entire country money, and have the Bibles
of Ukraine. Yet they live in printed there. Sabbath
a one-room apartment. School supplies (like felts)
We travelled about 2,000 need to be purchased here
kilometres in a loop going and sent over.
east and south of Kiev, 2. Money for land and
visiting cities such as buildings. Frequently, prime
Kharkov, Donesk, properties can be obtained
Zapparoshia and for very little. Then money
Nepropetrosk. Along the to construct buildings
by
way in smaller centres we becomes the next need.
Gerry Karst
were shown the needs of 3. Church supplies such
congregations with no as Communion sets. The
permanent buildings in Report use of the common cup in
which to meet. We saw communion contributes to
construction of new health risks.
buildings which had 4. Funding for evangelistic
stopped at various stages efforts. People respond in
for lack of funds. We such large numbers that it
listened to the appeals of requires a team of people to
FROM
Sabbath School leaders for handle the influx. Hall rent,
supplies to teach the supplies and Bibles, team
children. And the youth Ukraine housing and food need to
were asking how they could be funded.
receive basic, simple As we were leaving our
supplies to help them in last city of Nepropetrosk
their witnessing programs. where we had a service
On Sabbath, July 25 we with our people, a large

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